Petition · past parliament

Create a new Ombudsman and protections for owners of new build homes

Closed 621 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should create a new Ombudsman to look at all complaints regarding new build homes that are still under warranty for building defects, and impose additional requirements for developers or new builds properties.
The Ombudsman should have powers to compel developers to remedy faults, and order compensation for inconvenience, stress and financial loss.

Developers should be required to arrange a deposit for all new build properties, which is at risk if there are issues with the property.

Timeline

12 Oct 2021 Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 621
Status Closed
Opened 12 Oct 2021
Closed 12 Apr 2022

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