Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Abolish leasehold ownership
Closed
460 signatures
What the petition asks
We call for the abolition of leasehold ownership in the UK. England and Wales are some of the few countries who adhere to this system of property ownership. We believe abolishing leasehold ownership would liberate leaseholders from this type of ownership which we view as outdated.
We are concerned that leaseholders are left exposed to service charge hikes, ground rents hikes, refusals by some freeholders to extend their leases etc. Many feel they are trapped in flats they cannot sell because of the conditions that come with leasehold ownership.
Timeline
| 27 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
460
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
27 Dec 2024
Closed
27 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.