My London property has been on the market for a long time. The estate agent can't understand it - says that there is a glut of property atm which means it is a renter's market.
The agency brought an offer a few days ago. The prospective tenant is known to the EA, wants to move in quickly (after passing references/credit checks obviously), and is willing to commit to a multi year lease. He will only use the property part of the year, as his primary residence is elsewhere. All good.
The only catch is that he would like the option of bringing his small dog to stay when his family joins him at the flat - which supposedly won't be often. I am told the dog will not be left unattended for long periods of time, so in theory, will not disturb anyone with prolonged barking (flat is in a mansion block).
Fwiw, the property was not advertised as 'pet friendly'.
WWYD?
Do you allow pets?
What conditions do you insist on?
Anything else I should think about?
Under normal circumstances, I might decline the offer. But it could be a long time before another offer comes. Oh - relevant to say that the deposit would increase because of dog, and tenant would be contractually obligated to have the flat / carpets professionally cleaned when they move out.