Petition
Require councils to limit temporary accommodation to a maximum of 4 years
Closed
190 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to require councils to ensure that no one is in temporary accommodation for more than 4 years. We believe that if councils refuse to comply, the Government must enforce punitive measures against them.
We feel the housing system is failing citizens and straining public purse. We believe the housing system is ineffective and that many people are staying in temporary accommodation with awful conditions. We believe people have a right to private life, in line with the Human Rights Act, but that the current temporary accommodation system is not adhering to this principle.
Timeline
| 1 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
190
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Apr 2025
Closed
1 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 8 Aug 2026.