Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Make it a criminal offence if tenants don't pay rent
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3,181 signatures
What the petition asks
Tenants who refuse to pay rent should be made to face criminal charges similar to theft.
Some tenants deliberately stop paying rent, costing landlords thousands of pounds and this has to stop.
The Renters Rights Act has given so much more power to tenants and, and we believe landlords have very little recourse nowadays.
We believe landlords need some sort of balance.
The Renters Rights Act has given so much more power to tenants and, and we believe landlords have very little recourse nowadays.
We believe landlords need some sort of balance.
Timeline
| 28 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,181
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
28 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.