Having a pet in future
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Amazonianup
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Hi all,
I have my secure tenancy finally and feel safer. I'm not well enough to have a dog at the moment but I would like one when I'm more able. My tenancy doesn't allow dogs but other social housing tenants have them on site. If I got one would housing association have a right to kick me out? One lady has lots of them in her 1 bedroom. I can't have people know my address or make friends I don't like people knowing my address. Will housing association give me permission on this basis if I make a case to them they let many neighbours break this clause and I would benefit from one? Or would I just be getting others in trouble?
I have my secure tenancy finally and feel safer. I'm not well enough to have a dog at the moment but I would like one when I'm more able. My tenancy doesn't allow dogs but other social housing tenants have them on site. If I got one would housing association have a right to kick me out? One lady has lots of them in her 1 bedroom. I can't have people know my address or make friends I don't like people knowing my address. Will housing association give me permission on this basis if I make a case to them they let many neighbours break this clause and I would benefit from one? Or would I just be getting others in trouble?
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You would need to ask permission from the association, failing to do so could result in them forcing you to rehome the dog, they can even class it as a breach of tenancy and ask you to leave.
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I'd agree that speaking to them to ask whether you can have a pet might be the best route @amazonianup Is that something you'd feel able to do?
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Not at moment too much going on. One day I'd like to just seems unfair others would be allowed pets but icant.
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I found a page on the Citizens Advice website about renting and pets @Amazonianup, which you might like to read.
Yes, it'd seem unfair if others were allowed to keep pets, and you weren't! -
I know you would like to get a dog eventually, @Amazonianup, but have you thought about getting something like a Hamster? Most Councils, or Housing Associations don't have a problem with these as they are caged. We have had a female Hamster for 18 months with no problems at all, and they do give a whole lot back if you are good to them. Ours, Dora, makes us laugh most days.
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It could be that the others don’t have permission either or they have asked for permission and it’s been granted, I wouldn’t mention it to the Association as if they don’t have permission it could cause you a lot of issues with your fellow neighbours.
When you decide it’s time to get a pet you will definitely need to ask permission or risk a breach in tenancy which they would class as making yourself homeless on purpose.
You will probably find that the association will allow you to have a pet if you can show you can care for it and it wouldn’t be a risk of damage to the property. -
Nice hamster. Maybe start small then ask for dog...
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Dora is wonderful @Siwheels73
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@Tori_Scope, she sure is
She doesn't like being handled much but she makes us laugh and gives us a sounding board when things are going rubbish. -
You can always make stuff for her like scenery or tube mazes.
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@Siwheels73 The picture of the hamster is lovely. They do get used to being handled and make very good pets. I've had a few. Your Dora looks beautiful.
@Amazonianup My local council allows pets, but I am not allowed to have one. I live in a purpose-built disabled persons flat and whereas other people in my block are allowed pets, I am not. This makes sense to me. I am prone to falling over and end up in hospital (the last time for the whole of February '22), so who would look after any pet that I had? So it could be that people on your estate are allowed pets, but because you are disabled they impose restrictions upon you. Obviously I do not know the ins and outs of your situation but I would definitely NOT break any terms of my tenancy agreement. I think that @Luchia has given very sage advice. I would not wish to have disputes with my neighbours and nor would I render myself intentionally homeless by breaking the terms of my tenancy (not that it is likely you would be evicted, but you never know).
I have had dogs ever since I was a little boy (I am now retired). In 2011 my last dog died. I was seriously ill, had lost my business and had little income. I realised I could not afford another dog on all levels and accept this. Dogs come with a lot of responsibility and you need to make sure that any dog you home is going to be well looked after if you yourself cannot look after the dog. -
I wasn't registered disabled when I applied for tenancy the other tenants are on social and have pets. They are most likely breaking tenancy but blind eye is made. I just don't want the neighbour that's busy body to get me in trouble if I got dog or get others in trouble.
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Amazonianup said:I wasn't registered disabled when I applied for tenancy the other tenants are on social and have pets. They are most likely breaking tenancy but blind eye is made. I just don't want the neighbour that's busy body to get me in trouble if I got dog or get others in trouble.
You might find that association give you permission if you have been a good & responsible tenant, you may have to fill in some forms but if the property is suitable to have a dog then I can’t see it been an issue.
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