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<p>The Tenant Fees Act 2019 introduced a cap of five weeks' rent for properties with
an annual rent below £50,000, and banned most letting fees charged to tenants. The
five week cap should be considered the maximum, rather than the default amount charged.
This approach should therefore accommodate private renters who wish to keep pets,
without the need for a separate pet deposit. The Government has no plans to amend
the Tenant Fees Act 2019 at this time.</p><p>Both tenants and landlords are able to
choose to take out insurance for pet damage, however the Tenant Fees Act prevents
landlords requiring tenants to take out insurance.</p>
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