Valuation Risk Assessments for Pet-Friendly Rentals Post-Renters’ Rights Act May 2026: Surveyor Adjustments for Wear and Tear
From 1 May 2026, an estimated 4.5 million pet-owning households in England gained the legal right to request permission to keep animals in rented accommodation under the Renters' Rights Act. For landlords and buy-to-let (BTL) investors, this single legislative shift has fundamentally altered the risk landscape — and it has forced surveyors to rethink how […]
