Renters' Rights Act – Lets with Pets

• If an existing tenant already has a pet, are they required to obtain pet insurance?
• How should requests be handled if fire doors must be kept closed?
• What constitutes a "reasonable reason" for refusing a pet request?
• If a head lease prohibits pets, how can this be changed to accommodate the new Act?
• If a tenant is allowed one pet, does this grant them the right to keep multiple pets?
• Can a landlord refuse a pet due to their own medical allergies?
• Can a landlord refuse a pet if the property's management company or freeholder prohibits them?
• Are pets allowed in Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)?
• Can a pet request be refused if the property is unsuitable (e.g., no garden)?
• Does the size of a small flat justify refusing a large dog?
• Can a landlord require Pet Damage Insurance as a condition of consent?
• Do "No Pet" rules on Shared Ownership sites override the Renters' Rights Act?