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Prevent landlords giving notice to tenants who are pregnant or have an infant

Closed 52 signatures

What the petition asks

We need specific protections for anyone expecting a baby, or has an infant, from being given notice by their landlord.
Shelter is a human right and so is feeling safe in your home. The last thing anyone needs before giving birth, or when they have a young child, is dealing with being given notice.

Being pregnant means you're more vulnerable and the new arrival of a baby brings enough responsibility, change and stress.

A landlord can give notice of 2 months to any assured shorthold tenant, regardless of their circumstances. No one should have to deal with being given notice just before or just after having a baby.

Timeline

17 Jun 2022 Petition opened for signatures
31 Dec 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 52
Status Closed
Opened 17 Jun 2022
Closed 31 Dec 2022

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