Pet Request Consent Letter to Superior Landlord

This Pet Request Letter: Superior Landlord Consent should be used by landlords subject to a superior lease seeking the consent of the superior landlord to a tenants request to keep a pet in a rental property.  

When Should This Template Be Used

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, landlords must reasonably consider pet requests and respond within a strict timeframe of 28 days. Where a property is leasehold, the landlord must obtain written consent from the superior landlord before approving the tenant’s request. A landlord will need this letter if:

• The tenancy property is leasehold; 
• The superior lease restricts or controls the keeping of pets; and 
• The tenant has made a written request to keep a pet

A landlord must seek the written consent from the superior landlord and also ensure they respond to the tenants request within the stipulated timeframe.

What Documents May Be Sent With This Letter

To assist the superior landlord’s decision, the landlord should include a copy of the tenant’s completed Residential Tenancy Pet Request and Suitability Form and initial written request.  Providing this information upfront can help avoid delays. 

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.

This Pet Request Letter: Superior Landlord Consent is in open format. Either enter the requisite details in the highlighted fields or adjust the wording to suit your purposes.

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