Petition · past parliament

Extend ban on ground rent to existing retirement housing

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

Ban ground rents for all retirement properties to reduce housing costs. Currently, the Government has announced a ban on ground rents for new leasehold properties. I think that this should be extended to all retirement properties, regardless of when they were built.
This would help retired people afford a home without excessive charges by landlords, over which they have no control. Many pensioners have a limited income, this would make their financial situation easier.

Timeline

27 Jul 2023 Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Opened 27 Jul 2023
Closed 27 Jan 2024

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