Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Impose rent caps in major cities to stop rent hikes by landlords
Closed
80 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the Government to impose rent caps in major cities such as Manchester, London, and Birmingham, to stop landlords and agencies from imposing unfair hikes. We feel this can ensure affordability and penalise excessive increases, protecting vulnerable tenants from being priced out of their homes
We believe rent prices in cities like Manchester, London, and Birmingham are soaring, leaving families, low-income workers, and vulnerable tenants struggling to keep up. We are concerned that without rent caps, landlords and agencies can impose unfair increases, pushing people into financial crisis or homelessness. We believe rent caps could protect tenants from exploitation and ensure that housing remains affordable and accessible in high-rent areas across the country.
Timeline
| 5 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
80
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
5 Jun 2025
Closed
5 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.