Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Review how joint tenancies can be ended following domestic abuse.
Closed
210 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently there is very few ways out of a joint tenancy, and in cases of domestic abuse there needs to be more awareness and recognition. The victim, supported by police, should be able to sever all ties with a tenancy and be free from a joint tenancy.
The Government should consider legislation to allow this.
It takes bravery to leave a domestic household, and I feel the tenancy rules are an additional reason to make victims feel trapped. The law surrounding tenancies at the moment definitely favours the abuser, with no help at all for the victim. COVID 19 and the rise in domestic abuse there needs to be an updated clause in tenancies and awareness within estate agents.
It takes bravery to leave a domestic household, and I feel the tenancy rules are an additional reason to make victims feel trapped. The law surrounding tenancies at the moment definitely favours the abuser, with no help at all for the victim. COVID 19 and the rise in domestic abuse there needs to be an updated clause in tenancies and awareness within estate agents.
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Sep 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
210
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
17 Mar 2021
Closed
17 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.