Petition
Stop councils advising tenants to stay after eviction notices, support landlords
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Ensure councils stop advising tenants to stay after eviction notices issued, forcing landlords into costly legal action. Reform the eviction process to balance tenant protection and landlord rights, allowing landlords to reclaim properties efficiently when tenants breach agreements.
Current policies let tenants live rent-free for months while landlords suffer financial losses. Councils, Gov.uk, Shelter, and Citizens Advice all advising tenants to stay until bailiffs arrive encourages legal loopholes, leaving landlords powerless. If this continues, many landlords will exit the market, worsening the UK housing crisis. We need fair rules that protect responsible landlords and ensure tenants meet obligations. Urgent reform is needed to prevent further damage.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about the advice given to tenants are a matter for individual councils and charities, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions about the advice given to tenants are a matter for individual councils and charities, not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.