# Pet-friendly rental searches decline following law change

Searches for rental properties that allow pets have dropped after a recent legal change in the UK. The law, which makes it harder for landlords to refuse tenants with pets outright, may have reduced the need for renters to specifically filter for pet-friendly listings. This shift matters for both landlords adjusting to new rules and tenants seeking housing with pets.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj3gd312d8yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 00:00:49 GMT