Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Implement a rent cap on private rents matching the LHA to reduce overcrowding
Open for signatures
82 signatures
What the petition asks
There are hundreds if not thousands of people who are currently in private renting sector not able to afford the extra costs on top of the LHA due to lack of social housing. Some severely overcrowded.
I would like the government to implement a rent cap on private landlords matching the local housing allowance rates. Introducing a rent cap linked to Local Housing Allowance could prevent landlords from overcharging and help ensure that families, particularly larger households, can access safe, suitable and affordable homes without financial hardship.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
82
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
6 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.