Who Decides on Pets in Rentals? Navigating the New Legislation for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 22

Who Decides on Pets in Rentals? Navigating the New Legislation for Landlords and Tenants - Ep. 22. Welcome to this episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in the rental market: pets in rental properties. With guest Ted quietly observing, the conversation cuts through corporate scripts and explores the real questions: Who gets the final say on pets, what does new legislation mean for landlords and tenants and how do you balance responsibility, risk and fairness? Whether you’re a landlord, letting agent, or tenant, this episode offers practical advice, honest assessments, and invites you to consider how personal relationships and clear communication shape your property experience. Chapter 00:00 Pets in rental properties 05:55 Pet deposits and security rules 09:28 Handling tenant pet requests 12:02 Understanding pet policies in leases 14:03 Supporting tenants and landlords with pets 17:29 Ending thoughts on pets in rentals ______________________________ Get in touch with Simon for all your property needs. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.prefprop.com E: [email protected] T: 0121 2402244