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Pet request under the Renters' Rights Act: how to send the request and what 'reasonable' refusal really means
28 Apr 2026

Pet request under the Renters' Rights Act: how to send the request and what 'reasonable' refusal really means

From 1 May 2026 you can request consent for a pet in writing. The landlord has 28 days to respond and cannot unreasonably refuse. What 'reasonable' means and what to do if refused.

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