UK Landlord Forum / Life

I have had severe losses thanks to tenants' wild dogs. The new rules say I cannot refuse pets without good reason. However if the deeds specify no pets, that's ok. So now I'm thinking I might amend my deeds to include a "No Pets" covenant. Should be a one off solicitor cost of £2-300, then have it removed if I sell. Has anyone else considered this?

A covenant is a commitment to someone not to do something or to do something. To whom are you planning to make this commitment?

The exemption is for landlords whose lease/deeds contain a covenant that has been imposed on them and which they have no legal authority to remove. If you can change it at will, what do you imagine a judge will conclude?