Pet Request Consent Letter for Residential Tenancy 
This Pet Consent Letter for Residential Tenancy should be used by landlords responding to a tenant’s request to keep a pet in a rental property.
The Renters’ Rights Act
Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords can no longer impose blanket bans on pets. Every pet request must be reasonably considered on a case-by-case basis. Factors include the type and size of pet, the suitability of the property, and any restrictions in a superior lease. Where a property is leasehold, the landlord must obtain written consent from the freeholder before approving the tenant’s request.
This letter template confirms whether the pet is permitted and sets out the conditions the tenant must follow to protect the property. Landlords must also note that they cannot charge pet-related fees or increase deposits beyond the legal cap set out in the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Legal Requirements Under The Renters’ Rights Act
- Tenants must submit a formal written pet request
- Landlords must respond within 28 days and may request further detail
- Failure to respond allows the tenant to apply to the court for consent
- Refusing a pet solely because the landlord “does not like pets” is unlikely to be considered reasonable.
- Any refusal must be based on legitimate grounds
- If a tenant keeps a pet without permission, this will amount to a breach of the tenancy agreement.
Optional phrases / clauses are enclosed in square brackets. These should be read carefully and selected so as to be compatible with one another. Unused options should be removed from the document.
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