Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Extend the Freedom of Information Act to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs)
Closed
46 signatures
What the petition asks
We think RSLs exercise functions similar to those of local authorities but are not subject to the same scrutiny. We think this right could enable tenants and residents to obtain risk assessments, safety certificates, and other documents vital to holding RSLs (and their subsidiaries) to account.
We think this goal can be achieved by amending the Renters' Rights Bill to designate RSLs (and their subsidiaries) in England and Wales as public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act. A similar amendment to the Social Housing Act was proposed in the last parliament.
In Scotland, RSLs are already designated public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.
In Scotland, RSLs are already designated public authorities for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act.
Timeline
| 28 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
46
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
28 Nov 2024
Closed
28 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.