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Was scratching out required pet damage insurance from Renters’ Rights Act a missed opportunity?

By 2025-11-14T07:00:00

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With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force last month, the decision to drop the clause that allowed landlords to require tenants hold pet damage insurance has come under fire, with a managing director branding it a ‘retrograde step for landlords and tenants alike’

On 27 October, it was announced that the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 was granted Royal Assent – legally laying down greater rights for tenants in England.

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