Petition · past parliament
Make it illegal for all landlords to rent out damp & mould infested properties.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
As seen recently in the news, there are thousands of families living in mould infested properties in the UK. We want to see landlords prosecuted if the problem is not fixed within 3 months of it being reported. Also for it to be made illegal to evacuate tenants for reporting the problem.
Mould produces allergens and toxic substances. When inhaled mould fragments or spores can inflame the airways, causing nasal congestion, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and throat irritation.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of indoor dampness can reduce lung function and cause chronic health problems such as asthma. Those who already suffer from asthma and allergies are more likely to have more severe symptoms when exposed.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of indoor dampness can reduce lung function and cause chronic health problems such as asthma. Those who already suffer from asthma and allergies are more likely to have more severe symptoms when exposed.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018/guide-for-tenants-homes-fitness-for-human-habitation-act-2018
Timeline
| 13 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.