Who Decides on Pets in Rentals? Navigating the New Legislation for Landlords and Tenants – Ep. 22

Welcome to this episode of The All Things Property Podcast, where Simon Bacon and Ian Sadler tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in the rental market: pets in rental properties.

With guest Ted quietly observing, the conversation cuts through corporate scripts and explores the real questions: Who gets the final say on pets, what does new legislation mean for landlords and tenants and how do you balance responsibility, risk and fairness?

Whether you’re a landlord, letting agent, or tenant, this episode offers practical advice, honest assessments, and invites you to consider how personal relationships and clear communication shape your property experience.

Chapters

00:00 Pets in rental properties

05:55 Pet deposits and security rules

09:28 Handling tenant pet requests

12:02 Understanding pet policies in leases

14:03 Supporting tenants and landlords with pets

17:29 Ending thoughts on pets in rentals