Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government

Social housing: when tenant passes away council must not be able to evict family

Closed 73 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should bring in legislation stopping councils evicting family members following the passing of the person on the tenancy agreement.

Timeline

23 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
23 Apr 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 73
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened 23 Oct 2025
Closed 23 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.