Petition · Cabinet Office

Ban Members of Parliament from being residential landlords

Closed 101 signatures

What the petition asks

We ask the Government to introduce legislation preventing sitting MPs from being residential landlords. We believe MPs who profit from rental income are in a conflict of interest when voting on housing, rent, and tenant legislation, which may undermine public trust and fair representation.
We believe MPs who are landlords have a direct financial interest in housing policy, which could create conflict when debating issues like rent control, eviction law, and housing standards. We feel public representatives should not personally profit from the housing market while shaping it. Banning MPs from being landlords could ensure decisions are made in the public interest, restore confidence in Parliament, and promote transparency and integrity in housing policymaking.

Timeline

25 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
25 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 101
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 25 Nov 2025
Closed 25 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 13 Aug 2026.