Victory for landlords as Lords back pet deposit amendment

Despite the government claiming “tenants are not second-class citizens and deserve to keep pets,” an amendment for a separate pet damage deposit has been approved in a victory for landlords.

Previously, the government performed a U-turn over pet damage insurance, and Labour Peers during the second debate of the Report stage claimed “pet insurance was not needed.”

However, in a clash of views during the second debate of the Report stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill, members of the House of Lords voted to accept an amendment allowing landlords to take a separate pet damage deposit of up to three weeks’ rent above the usual deposit cap.

This applies if consent for a pet is given in writing and the condition is made clear. [ More on Property118: https://www.property118.com/victory-for-landlords-as-lords-back-pet-deposit-amendment/ ]