Member

Amendment 53A proposed a sensible and credible additional deposit to protect against the higher likelihood of damage from a pet. I should declare an interest that I have pets and I rent a property. I need to keep a close eye on my terriers, because they love digging. Sometimes they dig in the garden, but they are not so disciplined not to attempt to dig in the carpet in the house. I recognise that tenants have to take additional responsibility, but I also recognise that it is totally legitimate for landlords to want to seek additional protection. The Government recognise that but then do nothing about it.