The findings from BBC analysis reveal a serious problem, say charities but agents say landlords are worried about damage.
on the issue in England "at the earliest opportunity".
"It's already unlawful under the Equality Act to have an outright blanket ban on renting to families because this is a type of indirect discrimination," said Rose Arnall, a solicitor at Shelter, who represented the tenant in the case.Blanket bans on tenants with children in Wales and Scotland were also a likely breach of the Equality Act, Shelter said.
Before a complaint is made, you must show you can afford the rent, and check the property is a suitable size. Animal lover Sarah Plant said she had never encountered problems renting with her two cats when she lived in France, but struggled in the UK.Smidge's owner says owning cats has made finding a home more difficult
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