💨 Abstract

Natasha and her boyfriend secretly kept a cat in their rented London flat for seven months, hiding it during inspections. The new Renters’ Rights Bill now grants tenants the legal right to request pet ownership, requiring landlords to consider requests fairly. Previously, many renters faced pet bans or surcharges, with 41% smuggling pets. The law aims to balance tenant rights with landlord concerns, though pets must be suitable for the property.

Courtesy: Eleanor Noyce