Pets in your home

How many pets or the type of pets you can have depend on the type of property you rent from us.

If you live in a flat with a communal building entrance

You cannot have dogs, cats and other pets because you live in a flat with a communal building entrance. For more information about pets in flats, call 0191 525 5000 and select option 4.

If you live in sheltered housing or an extra care scheme

You must ask us for permission before you get any pet. If you want a pet, contact your Scheme Manager.

If you are a leaseholder

You must ask us for permission before you get any pet. If you want a pet:

If you live in any other type of property

You can only keep small domestic pets, like 2 small dogs or 2 cats. You need our permission to have any other kind of pet.

For more information about pets in your home, call 0191 525 5000 and select option 4.