Keeping a pet

We understand that pets can be a big part of the family and that animals can provide comfort to you and help with your wellbeing.

Please read the information below about keeping pets.

Permission to keep pets in the home

You’re allowed to have pets in your home. However, some flats may not be suitable for pets like cats or dogs and we’ll make this clear in our property adverts and during pre-tenancy assessments. For sheltered accommodation or homes with care and support, each request will be considered individually.

Under no circumstances will we allow you to breed or sell animals from an Amplius property.

If you want to build outside accommodation for a pet (other than a small animal hutch or pen), you must get written permission first. Your application should include plans for the construction and details of the animals to be kept.

Are there any exceptions?

Assistance dogs, such as guide dogs for the blind, hearing dogs for the deaf or dogs for the disabled, will always be permitted. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits anyone renting or selling a property from discriminating against a disabled person; this includes discriminating against a person with an assistance dog.

What pets aren’t allowed?

Dogs listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and any animals listed in the Schedule of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 will not be given permission to live in one of our homes unless they can provide the government certificate of exemption. This is to protect the health and safety of any customers and Amplius employees who may come into contact with them.

For up to date guidance, please visit the government’s website.

If we’re made aware of any customer that keeps any pets as described above, we’ll treat this as a breach of tenancy and commence legal proceedings to obtain possession of the home.

Looking after your pet

You’re responsible for the health and welfare of your pets. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, this is called a duty of care. This requires proper day to day management and care of the pet.

If you have any questions about the care of your pets, you should contact a vet or a suitable accredited animal welfare organisation.

Routine healthcare must include regular control of parasites (fleas and worms), vaccinations and neutering where appropriate.

Should we become aware that a pet isn’t being given due duty of care, we’ll take steps to inform the relevant professional organisation, such as the RSPCA, and may consider prohibiting the keeping of the pet or any future pets in the home.