The government has called on landlords to allow renters to have pets in their homes, as long as they are well behaved animals.
At the moment it is very difficult for people who are renting to find a property which allows pets.
Typically, only 7 per cent of landlords advertise properties where pets are allowed.
But on Saturday, January 4, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick called on landlords to make it easier for responsible tenants to have well behaved pets.
He announced an overhaul to the model tenant contracts earlier today, with pets at the heart, Kent Live reports .
It comes as figures reveal that more young people and families rent now than ever before.
MP Robert Jenrick said that renters should be able to enjoy the happiness that pets can bring into their lives.
The government’s model tenancy contracts for renters, which can be used as the basis of lease agreements made with tenants, will now be revised to remove restrictions on well behaved pets.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "Pets bring a huge amount of joy and comfort to people’s lives, helping their owner’s through difficult times and improving their mental and physical wellbeing.
"So, it’s a shame that thousands of animal-loving tenants and their children can’t experience this because they rent their homes instead of owning property.
"So, I’m overhauling our model tenancy contract to encourage more landlords to consider opening their doors to responsible pet owners.
"And we will be listening to tenants and landlords to see what more we can do to tackle this issue in a way that is fair to both.
"This is part of this new government’s mission to improve life for tenants, recognising that more are renting and for longer in life.
"We’ve already taken action, banning unfair letting fees and capping tenancy deposits, saving tenants across England at least £240 million a year, and I will continue to take more steps to secure a better deal for renters up and down the country."
