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Seven in ten landlords still say no to pets despite new rules - here's where it's hardest to find a pet-friendly home

UK · 2026-07-10

Key takeaway

New UK rules give tenants the right to request a pet, but 70% of landlords still say no.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerNew UK regulation grants tenants the right to request a pet in rental properties.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLandlord resistance persists due to fear of damage and insurance costs, limiting pet approvals.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youTenants with pets may seek pet-friendly rentals, increasing demand for properties that accept pets and related services.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: This Is Money

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