Hi, my partner and i have a tenancy agreement which runs out in 5 weeks, at which time we will be moving to a "pets allowed" property, our current tenancy agreement is a no pets one, as is the next door neighbours' who are with the same landlord. they have a dog
. We asked the landlord, who we can only contact in writing and were told "please see tenancy agreement."
I understand a landlord's concerns as to the potential damage caused by a dog, but i also ask you to consider the fact that 1.)when we moved in the property was filthy, i had to spend a day scrubbing and cleaning before we could stay here. 2.) the carpet is very very old, worn, dark coloured and even thinning in places. 3.) apart from carpet and old curtains (which i have replaced) all the furniture in here is our own.
My partner grew up with a vary rare breed of dog, and has always wanted another one, we have been looking for one for several years. We found one for sale yesterday (many miles away) and would desperately love to go and get it. I know we absolutely shouldn't and i know even if we do that a dog is not something you can hide as you would a goldfish :) But i'm wondering if,considering the circumstances, i'm being unreasonable?
Thankyou in advance for any opinions