Welcome to the Paul Dinglis blog. MP Andrew Rosindale proposed legislation on Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) Bill  that would stop landlords from banning pets in their properties. The bill would mean owners could move without the danger of having to give up their beloved cats and dogs.  

His Bill – known as Jasmine’s law after a dog owned by the Adams family in Surrey was famously prevented from living in a privately rented house is supported by 11 other cross-party MPs. 

Due for a second reading in January and if it achieves Royal Assent later next year, it would drop a bombshell on the private rented sector, complicating both tenancy contracts and landlord insurance. 

Under the proposed rules, pet owners would have to pass a "responsible ownership test" before they could move in their furry friend including certificate from a vet before moving in confirming that they have a healthy, well-behaved animal and are considered to be a responsible owner. 

Countries like France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland have already made restrictions on pets illegal.

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