Pets can be a wonderful part of family life and are welcome in many of our homes, as long as they are well cared for and do not cause problems for other people. We want everyone to enjoy living in their home and neighbourhood, whether they have a pet or not.
This page explains our rules for keeping pets, what we mean by pet-related anti-social behaviour, what action we can take if problems happen and what you should do if a neighbour's pet is causing you concern. We will look into reports where a pet is causing a nuisance or where the rules of a tenancy agreement are not being followed.
| What we expect | Pets and animals: All tenants need our written permission before keeping a pet. When someone applies, we look at things like the size of their home, how many people live there and what type of pet they want to keep. We never give permission for dogs that are banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, or for any animal classed as dangerous under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976. Pet owners are responsible for making sure their pets are well cared for, kept under control and do not cause nuisance, damage or distress to neighbours or the wider community. |
| What is anti-social behaviour? | A tenant may be behaving in an antisocial way if their pet is causing problems for you or others nearby. This includes:
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| What can we do? | What can happen if the rules are broken
If a tenant is not following the pet rules, we can step in. We may add extra conditions they must follow, or we can withdraw permission for them to keep the pet altogether. If we do this, we give the tenant one week's written notice to remove the pet from their home.
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| What you should do if you think it is anti-social behaviour? |
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