Many people in the UK have a dog – dog ownership is so rewarding for most people and it means that you have a best friend, as well as helping to keep you fit with walks as well as being a big part of the family. However, sometimes you may find it difficult to find a suitable rental property in the UK if you are a dog owner. Although the renters rights bill that comes in in May is going to be addressing this issue, many believe that most landlords will still be able to reject those who have pets.
Despite it being difficult to find rental properties that are suited to your dog it is certainly not impossible. Many landlords are happy with the idea of pets in the property, but it is important to be honest about it – give as much information as possible about your dog and the size and breed. It also can be very helpful to provide references from previous landlords.
The reason why many landlords can be nervous about allowing a dog in the property is if they have had a bad experience with a tenant having one before that has caused a lot of damage, so it helps to be open and provide a lot of information.
Go and speak with letting agents in the area like this letting agents Bridgwater based company – even if they don’t have something at the current time they will be able to keep your details and pass them onto landlords, and then let you know if something comes up.