Petition · past parliament

Ban landlords from refusing tenants because they have a pet

Closed 95 signatures

What the petition asks

A lot of dogs and cats get abandoned by their owners each year. Sometimes a pet owner may have to choose between housing and their pet, if a landlord won't allow pets. We believe it’s unfair for landlords to discriminate against people with pets, and that this should be banned.
Up to a third of pet owners living in rented accommodation have to hide their pet from their landlord, according to a survey on 1,000 renters carried out by management company Quintain Living. This should not be necessary.

Timeline

23 Nov 2022 Petition opened for signatures
23 May 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 95
Status Closed
Opened 23 Nov 2022
Closed 23 May 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.