Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Review the affordability of the rental market

Closed 47 signatures

What the petition asks

We think the affordability of the rental market needs to be reviewed by government. We think the review should consider requiring landlords to offer a discounted rate on rent for single occupants such as 25%, like how council tax is done for single occupants as we think this would be beneficial.
As someone who works full time and has no one to share a flat with, I feel renting a 1 bed flat is my only option.

Timeline

18 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
18 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 47
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 18 Feb 2025
Closed 18 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.