‘Completely disproportionate’: UK tenants feel the bite of ‘pet rent’

Many pet-owning renters are asked to pay surcharges – but the upcoming renters reform bill will require landlords to reconsider their stanceKatie Fisher’s bid for her rental flat in south-east London was initially rejected because she had a dog. When she offered to pay an additional £50 a month in rent, taking the cost of the two-bedroom flat to £1,450 a month, the landlord agreed.The practice of paying an extra fee each month in order to live with a furry companion &ndas