Propertymark comments on changes to Model Tenancy Agreement regarding letting with pets

Mark Hayward, Chief Policy Adviser, Propertymark, comments on todays’ (28 January 2021) changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement regarding letting with pets.

“Whilst we acknowledge that allowing pets can make a property more desirable and encourage tenants to rent for longer, even the best-behaved pets will have an impact on a property. The UK Government must recognise the impact of their decision to cap deposits and the knock-on costs that landlords face. This is a complex issue that is determined on a case-by-case basis highlighting the need for landlords to get advice from a professional letting agent.”

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