7. Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A ban on ‘no pet’ clauses in rented accommodation

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 6 July 2022.

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(Translated)

Motion NDM8038 Luke Fletcher

Supported by Carolyn Thomas, Peredur Owen Griffiths

To propose that the Senedd:

1. Notes a proposal for a Bill to ban ‘no pet’ clauses in rented accommodation.

2. Notes that the purpose of this Bill would be to:

a) introduce a standard tenancy agreement similar to the UK Government’s model tenancy agreement announced in January 2021;

b) propose a series of measures which would ensure that responsible pet owners are not treated unfairly as a consequence of the type of accommodation they live in;

c) allow consent for pets as the legal default in social housing and the private rented sector, unless there is a justifiable reason not to do so;

d) extend the allowing of pets in homeless shelters and accommodation.