Why Your Voice Matters
The upcoming Renters’ Reform Bill is set to bring some of the biggest changes the private rental sector has seen in years. One of the most talked-about proposals is around making it easier for tenants to keep pets in rented homes.
At Essential Living, we know how important pets are to our residents. From dogs and cats to smaller companions, pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. Yet, renters still face barriers when it comes to finding pet-friendly accommodation.
That’s why we’ve partnered with the National Animal Welfare Trust (NAWT), the RSPCA, and HomeQuarters to launch a nationwide survey, giving renters like you the chance to share your experiences.
Take the Pets in Lets Survey here
What the Renters’ Rights Bill Means for Pet Owners
The Bill proposes that tenants will have explicit rights to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords must not unreasonably refuse such requests.
These measures aim to rebalance the relationship between renters and landlords, so that having a pet doesn’t become a barrier to finding a home you love.
Why We Need Your Input
Your feedback will help us—and organisations like NAWT, RSPCA, and Homequarters—understand:
- The biggest challenges renters face when trying to keep pets
- How widespread demand for pet-friendly lets really is
- What solutions could work for both renters and landlords
By completing the survey, you’re contributing to a stronger case for change in rental law and helping create more inclusive housing policies for pet owners.
A Shared Mission
Essential Living is committed to making pet-friendly renting more accessible. We already offer a variety of pet-friendly apartments in London and Maidenhead. Want to learn more about renting with pets in the city? Check out our guide on renting with pets in London.
Our alliance with NAWT, RSPCA, and Homequarters ensures that this survey helps turn your lived experiences into change.
Conclusion
If you rent with a pet, or hope to, this is your chance to influence how the law treats pet owners. Please spare a few minutes to complete the survey now. Together, we can help make renting fairer, more secure, and kinder to animals.
Fill out the Pets in Lets Survey now
FAQs About Renting with Pets in London
Will the Renters’ Rights Bill make it easier to rent with a pet in London?
Yes. The Bill will give tenants a clearer right to request keeping a pet, and landlords must not refuse those requests without reasonable cause.
Which London landlords allow pets?
Some build-to-rent providers and larger management groups (like Essential Living) already designate pet-friendly apartments. Always double-check a building’s pet policy before you commit.
How do I find pet-friendly apartments in London?
Start with property providers that advertise pet-friendly homes—try our list on our pet-friendly apartments
page. Also, use filters for “pets allowed” on letting platforms.
Do I need to pay extra for a pet in a rental?
Landlords may ask for pet insurance or reasonable additional deposit, but under the new Bill those conditions must be fair and transparent.
Why is Homequarters involved in the Pets in Lets survey?
Homequarters is committed to improving standards across private renting. Along with NAWT and RSPCA, they’re helping ensure renters’ perspectives are included in debates around the Bill.
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