Right then people - basically I start a new job - therefore Im moving house however the parrot has to come with me - so Im looking for rented accomendation however  on Saturday gone I found a lovely little pad and basically I signed the deposit ect - However got a phone call Monday saying I cant move in now as I have the parrot and the landlords are affraid of the parrot shouting all the time. Which he doesnt do.

So I phoned every land lord and agency in Halifax who has one bed flats or apartments - and No one will accept the parrot .... Apart from one - which will come to around £500 PER MONTH in rent for a 1 bedsit basically where as before I had a brand new bed sit for £325 but no cancelled on me....

So what do I do ???

Do I just accpet a place and not tell the landlord I have a parrot and move in - or do I do the honest thing and keep telling them or do I bite the bullet and the pay the extra for something thats not special... ???

When I was up at uni we had the landlord agree to accept a small 'budgie' when he came to visit mind he said 'thats a big budgie!!'

Please help Im sure some one must have occured the same problem.

I'm sorry to say that honesty is always the best policy as you will probably get caught out sooner or later and evicted or loose your deposit then matters will be so much worse. Could you get a statement from your current neighbours declaring what you say is true about your parrot being quiet and not a nuisance?

its my Grans house im currently living in. lol

but its started me to think whether im being fair on him and being fair on myself by keeping him.,...

i dont know what to do... im in a pickle

Yup, honesty the best policy just in case he does shout and someone complains. At least if you have been up front they shouldnt boot you out.

I suppose it is easier for landlords to say no and usually letting agents automatically say no to pets and/or children too.  I agree if possible speak to the landlords direct and offer to pay a bigger deposit.  It is a very difficult situation. Dont give up hope and ask around if anyone knows of a bird friendly landlord.  (When we moved we had to find accommodation for 3dogs and 5cats - it wasnt easy and we did end in not a very desirable area but it worked out ok in the end)