Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

RAAC Homeowners Justice: National Fund, Legislative Reform & Public Inquiry Now!

Closed 7,655 signatures

What the petition asks

Support RAAC communities facing homelessness and bankruptcy by:
Establishing a national fund to aid affected homeowners and tenants
Launching a public inquiry into council and housing association practices on RAAC
Bringing in protective legislation
We think many face bankruptcy and homelessness after RAAC was found in ex-council homes sold under right-to-buy. We seek a national fund and public inquiry into government and council decisions on RAAC. We want laws to protect homebuyers, including a high-risk building register, mandatory issue reporting by surveyors and solicitors, and developer accountability for defects, allowing homeowners to make claims for up to 60 years. We think mortgage interest charges should be banned on no-owner-fault condemned properties, and first-time buyer status restored for affected owners.

Timeline

17 Dec 2024 Petition opened for signatures
17 Jun 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,655
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 17 Dec 2024
Closed 17 Jun 2025

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.