Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Require housing element of Universal Credit to be sent directly to the landlord
Closed
1,220 signatures
What the petition asks
Public Funds have been allotted to protect tenants so they don't lose homes not make money. In some cases the housing element of Universal Credit is paid to tenants but doesn't reach landlords. There is no option to register a complaint. They are 'earning' UC benefit but not using it for rent.
If you are a tax payer please sign this. Public pay tax. Tax is used for benefits which is often given to help pay rent.
Timeline
| 19 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,220
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
19 Oct 2020
Closed
19 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.