Tenants forced to give up pets.

Wednesday, 25 April 2007, 15:09 GMT 16:09 UK People who rent property in Jersey have been forced to give up their pets because of restrictive contracts, said Jersey's Animal Shelter (JSPCA). Residents who rent houses or flats have to obey a clause not to keep pets. JSPCA's chief executive Stephen Coleman said the amount of animals left in their care had risen by 15-20%. He said there was a significant rise in cats. But letting agent Julian Cubbage said he did not think renting contracts were becoming more stringent. He said there had always been an historic sensitivity to animals and that pets were not allowed in homes because of the damage they may cause. "There's also a nuisance factor to other owners - it's not very satisfactory if every time you walk past a flat door you have a dog barking at you from the other side," he said. Mr Cubbage advised residents to question the contracts as compromises could be made.