Lease holder says no pets

[Beanbateman]

Hi there - I think this might come across as an annoying and silly post but I genuinely want some advice and see if anyone else has ever been in a similar situation.

I have been renting since December, the other day me and my boyfriend found a beautiful 7 month old Dashund online for sale. We went to go see him and both agreed we would love to take him on.

I emailed my estate agent as I cannot contact my landlord directly to ask very politely if we would be able to do this and assured them no damage would occur to the property and we would maintain it to a high standard. The woman came back and told me that it isn’t anything to do with the landlords wishes but the “ head lease “ and that they strictly prohibit pets in the apartment.

I’ve got myself in a real pickle as I have already agreed to take him, we have a bunch of his stuff ( he is an hour and 10 minutes drive away ) and have both fallen totally in love with him.

as you can imagine this feels like a huge blow but I really don’t know what to do.

what are the odds of them finding out? Has anyone ever kept a pet a “ secret “ in their rented home?

'Good reason' includes the leaseholder saying no. In fact that is more than a good reason!

And yet again
The Landlord cannot allow pets in a no pets building, he would be breaking his lease terms with the owners

Appalling that you would even consider this. No wonder do many landlords are selling up with tenants like this 😔

I live in an apartment block where no pets are allowed. Still people think they are special and get Dogs anyway. They clearly get found out quickly and are Either evicted or have to get rid of the dog.

They’ve said no, there’s your answer.

I can’t understand why you even started looking online for a dog, before double checking whether animals are allowed in your rented property!

If the whole building is no pets, you will likely be reported straight away if you brought a pet in. Some may own/rent due to the no pets rule. I really don't think people should be adopting dogs whilst renting unless they have a long term lease as they usually have to give the dog up at some point during its lifetime.

Buy your own house to live in and then you can do what you want.

Why would agree to take a dog when you didn't have confirmation from the landlord? you're ridiculous and a bit pathetic

Even if your leasehold did allow it, don’t underestimate how difficult it is living in a flat with a dog. I moved into one with my then 9 year old spaniel and it was really hard work. No opening a back door to let him out for a wee, it was out for walks in all weathers several times a day. No way would I want to be trying to house train a puppy under those circumstances.

Well I would, everyone else has pets ! Enjoy your dog 🥰

My DD had a cat and wanted to move into a rental property, it was really difficult finding one which would allow her to have the cat. She eventually found one but also had to pay an additional bond in case of damage and when she left had to have the carpets professionally cleaned (and produce proof of this) in case the cat had fleas. Having a pet in private rented accommodation is very difficult

Problem is that many dogs end up with unsuitable owners or in unsuitable situations and the result is always tragic for both the dog, as well as the hapless person who took the dog in without having a clue what to expect from the breed (or from having a dog at all).

Dogs can be wonderful pets if you know what you are doing and select the breed of your future dog with care. But if you neglect to do all that, then you are in for a world of frustration, heart ache, guilt and will (likely) end up traumatizing an animal which can never be fully rehabilitated to find a good home somewhere else.

I have seen it time and again (having been a volunteer at a shelter) and so have many posters on this thread. We care about dogs and know that the decision to keep one should never be made lightly.

This is why we always feel a little bit (or a lot) of anger when we see such ignorant post about getting a dog.

She could lose her home, you do understand that?

You can no longer pay an additional amount for a pet deposit.Once the new Renters Bill comes in you won't be able to pay more rent to cover possible pet damage either.
Its going to get even harder for people who want/need to rent and have pets

But the OP stated that two other flats in the building have dogs so it's clearly not a 'no pet' building.

Thank you for your reply! Some of these comments on here are making me not want to ever post again! 😬😬

How on earth is this ignorant …? I have only seemed to get rude and blunt replies off here from people I have never spoken to in my life. This is the second time I have ever posted a comment on here and I can’t lie due to such rude and insensitive replies I probably won’t again.

appalling is a bit much …. I haven’t committed mass murder, Jesus people!!?

You don't just ' find ' a dog, you were looking. However now you know it's not allowed. So end of.
full stop.
and as for being in a pickle - interesting use of word for the situation you may be in,

Eh?

@Beaniebateman - Are you @Beanbateman's younger sister?

You can’t lie? Yes you can, you’re asking about lying to your landlord.

If the lady you met isn’t a front for a puppy farmer, then she’s being thoroughly irresponsible in selling him online. He should go back to the breeder or to a rescue.

She’s demonstrating that she doesn’t know what she’s doing by not checking you’re a suitable person to buy the puppy. Not having permission to keep pets in your flat (whatever your neighbours do) should be an automatic no.

She says that the Head lease does not permit pets, therefore it is a no pets building in terms of the lease the Landlord holds with the building owner.
Other people having pets is irrelevant, they are breaking the terms of the Head Lease (if OP is correct about it)
It means that Landlords cannot agree to people having pets there or even turning a blind eye even if they want to.
Perhaps other people with pets own their property and so have no Landlord to answer to? Or their Landlord does not know or care?
Either way if a Head Lease says not pets then without legal challenge it cannot be over ruled.