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The ultimate guide to pet damage protection

Chapter one: Understanding pet damage protection

Pet damage protection insurance is essential for landlords renting to pet owners. Pets can cause damage to furniture, flooring, and carpets, which can lead to costly repairs. This chapter explains the importance of having insurance to protect against these potential damages and why landlords should consider it when allowing pets in their properties.

Chapter two: Benefits of pet damage protection insurance

With the rise in pet ownership and proposed changes to the law on renting to tenants with pets, landlords are increasingly offering pet-friendly rental properties. This chapter highlights the key benefits of pet damage protection insurance as a reliable solution for managing damage caused by pets.

Chapter three: Legal aspects of renting to pets

This chapter explores the legal considerations surrounding tenants' rights to keep pets in rental properties, especially with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill. Under the proposals, landlords will only be able to refuse pets with a valid justification, such as unsuitable housing or objections from other tenants in shared accommodation.

Chapter four: Preventing pet damage

Landlords can take several steps to minimise pet damage risks when renting a property. This chapter explores some of the key actions you can take, including meeting the pet, adding a pet clause to the tenancy agreement, conducting inventories, making sure the property is pet-safe, and building a good relationship with the tenant.