Petition · past parliament
Introduce a regulator for private landlords and caps for rent
Closed
940 signatures
What the petition asks
As there is a housing crisis and the stock of social housing is depleted there is more of a need for private renting. This has made private renting a lucrative business for private landlords. This all needs to be regulated and rents capped using the existing fair rents scheme.
With increased homelessness and limited availability of social housing, the Government has a duty of care to regulate private landlords and limit rent. Extortionate rent prices are making it impossible for people to rent homes, with rents often increasing each year making it unaffordable, with limited protections for tenants. This has to change.
Timeline
| 23 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
940
Status
Closed
Opened
23 Jun 2021
Closed
23 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.