Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Remove joint and several liability in tenancy agreements in proven cases of DV
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
Prevent the victim being responsible for the debt of the perpetrator if they stop paying rent on a property, including when the victim is unable to return home safely but intends to return. Joint and several liability can allow the perpetrator to continue financial abuse.
Domestic violence victims have suffered enough. It is unfair for them to be liable for the housing costs of their perpetrator. There should be protection in place to prevent this in the case of domestic violence. It's not fair for the victim to suffer financial abuse after they have experienced domestic violence.
Timeline
| 26 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
26 Jan 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.