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The Law Lady: Tenancy and Pets Part 2

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Show Notes

Want a pet and renting? How do you get consent to have one and when can your landlord refuse? Listen to the Law Lady to find out what reasonable grounds to refuse are, and what kind of reasonable conditions your landlord can impose. Plus, what are pet bonds? These changes apply from 1st December to all tenancies.

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