Petition · past parliament

Free RENT and BILLS for 0-Hour Contract employees during Coronavirus outbreak

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To ensure that for those with a 0-Hour Contract, will be promised a period of at least 2 months without paying rent and bills.
This is in line with many other countries in this situation, as it will become impossible for anyone on a 0 hour contract to afford these monthly payments without work.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because suspending payments for rent is a matter for individual landlords, and not the UK Government or Parliament.

Since this petition was started, the Government has announced a ban on evictions from social or private rented accommodation while this national emergency is taking place. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/complete-ban-on-evictions-and-additional-protection-for-renters

You can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

If you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: Encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown

If you want the Government to give financial help to agency and zero hour workers during COVID-19 outbreak., you may wish to sign this petition: Give financial help to agency and zero hour workers during COVID-19 outbreak.

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

16 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
31 Mar 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 31 Mar 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.