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Pet charities welcome Renters’ Reform Bill
The Renters' Reform Bill has been designed to give more access to pet-friendly accommodation.
The Bill will give new rights to pet owners who rent.

The Renters’ Reform Bill was announced by Michael Gove on 17 May. It has been designed to give more access to pet-friendly rental accommodation, and features a number of policies that will give more legal protections for tenants and their pets.

The Bill details plans to prevent landlords from unreasonably withholding consent when a tenant requests to keep a pet in their home. It will also allow tenants to challenge unfair decisions through a new private rented sector ombudsman.

Animal charities Dogs Trust and Battersea have both campaigned on the issue. They welcome the introduction of the Renters’ Reform Bill to Parliament. 

Both charities report that one of the most common reasons for owners making the decision to rehome a pet, was the difficulty in finding pet-friendly rental accommodation. 

Michael Webb, head of policy and public affairs at Battersea said: “Tenants being unable to find anywhere suitable to rent with their pet is sadly one of the most common reasons people bring their animals to Battersea for rehoming. And as the rental market becomes more competitive, we can only expect it is going to get even more common.

“Not only will the long-overdue introduction of this Bill to Parliament bring us one step closer to opening up the many joys of pet ownership to millions of renters, it could dramatically reduce the number of dogs and cats we see being needlessly separated from their owners due to widespread restrictive pet policies. Further still, it will help keep tenants in their pet-friendly homes for longer – undoubtedly the best outcome for renters, pets and landlords.”

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.