standardforresponsiblepetownership-newham.docVIP

Standard for responsible pet ownership August 2013 We recognize that pets provide a range of benefits to their owners, including providing companionship, offering a means to make contacts and socialise with others and teaching children empathy and responsibility. However, pet ownership is a privilege, not a right, and carries with it responsibilities and disadvantages. You need to consider whether your lifestyle or home is suitable for your pet and whether it can be housed securely and properly cared for.This standard provides advice for our tenants on what they should consider before they apply for permission to keep a pet in their home. It provides information on the steps tenants must take to care for their pets properly and to ensure that their tenancy terms and conditions are not breached by causing nuisance to us or other residents. If you introduce a pet to your household that you can not care for properly, or it causes nuisance, permission to keep your pet will be withdrawn. If you fail to remove the pet from your home, further legal action could be taken against you. Tenants are responsible for seeking additional guidance and advice, taking into account the specific requirements of their intended pet. Tenancy terms and conditions Our tenancy terms and conditions state the following.You must get our permission in writing before you keep large domestic pets for example, dogs and cats . If we give you our permission, you must look after them and keep them under proper control. This would include making sure the animals do not cause any nuisance to neighbours or other residents by creating noise nuisance, fouling any area of the estate, or causing neighbours or others to be concerned about their safety. We will take account of the type of pet you have and the type of property you live in when considering whether to give you permission. We will not unreasonably withhold our permission. Applying for permission for large domestic dogs Tenants should wr