Member

Government statistics indicate that tenants with dependent children represent less than 19% of the private rental sector and those receiving housing support approximately 25%. Both groups are rightly recognised in the Bill as warranting protection due to their increased vulnerability in the housing market. In contrast, pet owners or those aspiring to own a pet make up a significantly larger cohort. According to recent surveys, only 8% of landlords currently list their properties as pet friendly, while 76% of tenants either own a pet or wish to do so. The disparity between demand and availability is striking, and the lack of legislative protection arising from the Bill exacerbates this mismatch.