Policy and Guidance on The Keeping of Animals in or near Council Dwellings
management of council dwellings as there is greater scope for nuisance to be created.
Fof the comfort and safety of ENEHL tenants, some properties, including the garden and land adjoining, are unsuitable for keeping animals. These are mainly dwellings which have a communal access, such as flats , maisonettes and certain sheltered accommodation schemes.
Prospective tenants will be advised of any restrictions at the time when a property is offered to them,
Animals we would excluse eg wild animals; livestock; poultry and other animals which the council consider to be a danger. This would include animals defined as dangerous through legislation i.e. breeds of dog which have been included on the Dangerous Dogs Register by the Police.
However, the keeping of small domestic pets such as rabbits; rodents; fish and caged birds and a maximum of 2 dogs and / or 2 cats will be permitted within a council dwelling.
Tenants are required to keep animal/s in a responsible manner and to exercise control of the animals at all times. Where the keeping of animals causes a nuisance ; annoys or frightens others or damages council property, then the tenant will no longer be allowed to keep the animal at the property.
Permission to keep pigeons will only be given to tenants who are members of the Royal Racing Pigeon Society .
Support Dogs are recognised as being an essential aid to persons with disabilities and are exempt from the above restrictions.
Failure to comply with this policy may constitute a breach of the Tenancy Agreement and could result in legal action, placing the tenant at the risk of losing their home.
You can contact the Dog Warden Service on 0113 247 5964.
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Page updated June 2011