Temporary Accommodation: Pets
Lords · Question HL3292 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bird
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that temporary and emergency housing landlords make reasonable provision for homeless households with pets when arranging temporary accommodation.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 22 Sep 2026
Local authorities must ensure that temporary accommodation is suitable for applicants and members of their household, taking account of their needs, requirements, circumstances and the location of the accommodation. Applicants may ask for a review on requ...