Renting out, but now also three dogs...

[Willjt]

Hello,

In short: Can I charge more rent for allowing my tenants to have three dogs in my property? If so how much is fair?

In long: I've been renting a property out to the current tenants for about 6 months.

I was passing about a month ago and spotted a dog in the window!
Our agreement is no pets/kids/smokers.

I contacted my letting agent, they were unaware and later advised that it was temporary and they would be gone in two weeks.

I've just had a friend inspect the property (I live 150 miles away); there are now three dogs, they got a new one for Xmas...

The tenants are looking after the property and I’m OK with the dogs now my friend has reported back.

So I am OK to charge more for the dogs? If so, how much?...

Thanks,

Will.

[Si 330]

Would you charge more of a couple had a baby?

If I was renting to a dog owner I would just ask for a larger bond.

[mgtony]

No kids, Can you put that in a rental agreement??

[pugwash4x4]

we're tenants and have a dog. We pay for a large house that allowed dogs (and hence pay extra)- we had to agree to pay for a full carpet clean when we leave.

Your tenants are breaking their contract, reckon you're perfectly within rights to ask for more cash. I'd expert to pay more!

[Mobile Chicane]

Landlords generally don't like pets since properties almost invariably need to be deflea-ed at the end of the tenancy.

Mention to the agent that you'll be expecting this to happen, and that the tenants can expect this charge to come out of the deposit.

[pugwash4x4]

mgtony said:

No kids, Can you put that in a rental agreement??

yep of course you can

[Simpo Two]

Si 330 said:

Would you charge more of a couple had a baby?

Not quite the same thing; babies are more part of life whilst a pet is an optional extra. Pity they lied about them though.




But 'Baby Premium', yes, good idea! After all their child benefit comes from my earnings...

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 6th January 21:52