Make it legal responsibility for homeowners to maintain property exteriors

25
signatures
closedMinistry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentOpened 27 March 2025Closed 27 September 2025

Background

We think properties in disrepair due to lack of maintenance negatively devalues maintained neighbouring properties. We think the Government should enforce property standards for those lived in by owners.

Additional details

We believe living next door or in the vicinity of a property in disrepair unfairly devalues neighbouring homes. Furthermore, we think it's arguable if living standards in the area are reduced it may increase the likelihood of anti-social behaviour and crime, whilst negatively impacting mental health. We think it is ultimately costing society.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 716071.