Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

New regulations mandatory landlord checks and invest in more social housing

Closed 44 signatures

What the petition asks

Reform tenancy law help prevent fraud and abuse by rogue landlords. Introduce mandatory landlord checks and reinvest in social housing to protect tenants from exploitation and prevent avoidable homelessness.
We think the private rental sector needs stronger enforcement and landlord ID checks to prevent fraud, harassment and illegal evictions. Over 11 million rent privately; 1 in 7 face unlawful behaviour. We believe that landlords can exploit six-month ASTs while social housing declines. We urge the Government to regulate landlords, enforce protections, and reinvest in secure public housing.

Timeline

22 Sep 2025 Petition opened for signatures
22 Mar 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 44
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 22 Sep 2025
Closed 22 Mar 2026

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