Any tenant who wishes to keep a pet at their home must obtain permission from Charnwood Neighbourhood Housing prior to obtaining a pet. CNH will not reasonably refuse permission for a tenant to keep a pet, however we would consider if the pet is suitable for the size of the property and if the usage of outside areas or communal areas are required.

Please note that permission will not be granted to keep a pet if a tenant lives in a in a Sheltered Unit. We will however consider requests for permission to have assistance dogs (such as guide dogs for the blind) in a property.

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 amended in 1997, made it illegal to own any Specifically Controlled Dogs without specific exemption from a court. Four types of dog were particularly identified in these acts and they were the American Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentinas and Fila Brazilieros. Please be aware that permission will not be given for any of the four dogs listed.

Requests to keep other animals, such as poultry will also be considered on a case by case basis based on the suitability of accommodation but request to keep a cockerel will not be allowed.
Please note that tenants who have a non-secure tenancy are not allowed to have pets at the property.

Where pets are the cause of prolonged anti-social behaviour and nuisance, permission to keep the pet can be withdrawn by the Housing Officer.

If you wish to have a pet at your home please submit a request in writing. Your request will be acknowledged within 10 days and a decision provided 15 days after the acknowledgment letter.