The law
It is a criminal offence to own or possess an XL Bully dog in Wales and England unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption.
It is also an offence to:
- sell an XL Bully dog
- abandon an XL Bully dog or let it stray
- give away an XL Bully dog
- breed or breed from an XL Bully dog
- have an XL Bully in public without a lead and muzzle
Conditions for keeping an XL Bully inculde:
- microchipping the dog
- keeping it on a lead and muzzling the dog in public
- neutering the dog
If you breach the law
You will be convicted of a crime if you are found to be in breach of the law.
This can lead to an unlimited fine, a prison sentence and/or having your dog seized and euthanised. If any customer is convicted of a crime then tenancy action and the suitability of you keeping future animals will be considered.
How to complain about a XL Bully or a dangerous dog
All complaints should be directed to the police who have a responsibility to investigate if an owner is following the law.
For example, if you see a XL Bully without a muzzle or lead, or if you are concerned that a dog is dangerous or has aggressive behaviour, regardless of the breed, then they should report the dog to the police .
If you are concerned about the cruelty or neglect of any pet, you should report this to the RSPCA
Tai Môn Housing tenants who own a XL Bully
Customers will be requested to ask for permissions in writing to keep a dog at their property.
They must provide us with a copy of their Certificate of Exemption, to show they are complying with the law.
Those that do not provide this will be reported to the police.
As a business we will consider all requests on an individual basis and decisions will be made by Neighbourhood Team Manager, considering tenancy history and property type.
Your responsibilities if you own a pet
- You are responsible for caring for your pet.
- They shouldn’t roam unsupervised, be a nuisance to neighbours or foul any communal, shared area or any other property, including shared garden areas.
- All animals must be kept under control and (if pet appropriate) kept on a lead.
- Pets are only allowed in communal/shared areas to gain access to your property.
- Pets must be kept under control when our staff, agents or contractors are visiting the property.
- Because of several serious injuries to employees, we may ask that dogs are secured behind a closed door in a separate room before we arrive. Otherwise we will not be able to carry out any work. This will also help to stop your pets potentially getting distressed about us being there.
- If you have a garden, you must keep the garden boundaries secure to stop your pet(s) escaping.
- You must make sure your pet doesn’t damage our property. If any damage occurs, we may take legal action which could result in you losing your home.
- Commercial breeding from our properties is not allowed.