Member

I understand, of course, that the effective outcome of allowing pets for the duration of a tenancy could be established down the line, but only as a result of time- consuming and costly litigation. That is not a satisfactory way to proceed, because it places the unfair burden of seeking redress on tenants, adds to the workload of the ombudsman and stretches an already overloaded legal system. It would be far cleaner and fairer to incorporate such a protection from the outset.