Almost everyone who owns a pet or is considering getting one is familiar with the
Thoughts: "I first have to ask my landlord if the pet can stay."
But is that even necessary? Is the landlord allowed to keep the beloved
pets in the flat vebid?
What the law says
According to a ruling by the Federal Court of Justice from 2013, the holding of pets in rented flats should not be banned as a matter of principle. Pets would jeopardise the promote the personal development of people, according to the justification for this judgement.
What does this mean for our pets?
Without the landlord's permission, small animals such as guinea pigs or Keep turtles. However, small animal is an equally elastic and narrow concept.
Term. For ferrets, for example, you should obtain a licence: the small rodents can cause a strong odour nuisance for neighbours.
Small dogs, such as Yorkshire Terriers, could be a problem due to their size and calm demeanour. temperament to the small animals, but courts sometimes see it differently.
For dogs and cats, you should always obtain authorisation from the landlord. because the unauthorised, i.e. not tolerated by the landlord, holding of such a animal can be a reason for cancellation of the tenancy agreement without notice.
Plus: the landlord has a so-called retrospective right of withdrawal. The means: He can revoke his authorisation to keep pets at any time.
take back.
Guide dogs and therapy dogs are exempt from this regulation. These may also remain without the landlord's permission as long as a certificate of their training is available.
What are the reasons for a ban or withdrawal of authorisation?
If the landlord has any objections to a dog moving in, for example, or to If the applicant wishes to exercise his right of withdrawal, he must give sound reasons for doing so. The landlord's reasons could be: The dog barks constantly and thus disturbs others tenant, the dog smells or even worse: it bites and poses a danger to the tenant.
others.
Tip
As always, we recommend dealing openly with the landlord about the acquisition or bringing a pet with you. If the animal is an imposition on the neighbours, tenants have bad cards. To avoid the animal shelter for your four-legged friend In this case, the only option for the tenant is to move into their own home.
