Given the new guidance, can I legally charge a higher rent for a tenant with a pet in England, or should I rely on a higher deposit or specific clauses to mitigate risk?
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You cannot legally charge higher rent for pets in England. Mitigate risk via higher deposits (within legal limits), specific pet clauses in tenancy agreements, or requiring pet insurance.
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