Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Allow bereaved children to succeed tenancy of council-owned properties

Closed 767 signatures

What the petition asks

I want the Government to require local councils to allow the adult children of late council-owned property tenants to succeed tenancies if at risk of homelessness.
I am 25 years old and lost both parents in 2020. As my mother was the sole name on the tenancy and died after my father, the tenancy of our council-owned house cannot be passed on to me. I am now facing homelessness after becoming guardian to my two brothers. In my eyes, this is an extraordinary case and more lenience and compassion should be shown as children are involved.

Timeline

2 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
2 Dec 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 767
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 2 Jun 2021
Closed 2 Dec 2021

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