To: UK government and estate agents that allow this

Put an end to pet rent for private renters with tenants liability

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Regulate pet rent for tenants, capping it at £15 per month unless tenants have their own pet damage insurance, in which case no charge should apply.

Why is this important?

Currently, tenants are being charged excessively, with some landlords demanding £25 per pet per month, despite landlords' insurance covering pets for just £25 a year. This needs to be regulated to a fairer rate of £15 per month if tenants don’t have their own coverage for pet-related damages. If tenants do have coverage, there should be no additional charge. Furthermore, if a pet dies and the landlord charges, no new charges should be imposed if estate agent/landlord made aware . This is particularly unfair given that those in council housing or who own their homes aren’t subjected to these fees, and pets often contribute to tenants' mental well-being and life in general. Additionally those tenants who already pay for contents insurance that includes liability get their damaged property fixed under the tenants insurance. So they may not get money into their bank but they get a "whatever" at no charges to themselves but higher charges to the tenant for claiming on their liability insurance 

How it will be delivered

To local governments and the government