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

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closedMinistry of Housing, Communities & Local GovernmentOpened 23 October 2025Closed 23 April 2026

Background

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

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Sheffield Brightside and HillsboroughGill Furniss
11
Doncaster NorthEd Miliband
5
Penistone and StocksbridgeDr Marie Tidball
3
Boston and SkegnessRichard Tice
2
Derby SouthBaggy Shanker
1
Brent WestBarry Gardiner
1
BarkingNesil Caliskan
1
ChristchurchSir Christopher Chope
1
BolsoverNatalie Fleet
1
Croydon WestSarah Jones
1
CarlisleMs Julie Minns
1
Doncaster CentralSally Jameson
1
Epsom and EwellHelen Maguire
1
Ealing Central and ActonDr Rupa Huq
1
East WiltshireDanny Kruger
1
Bury St Edmunds and StowmarketDr Peter Prinsley
1
Forest of DeanMatt Bishop
1
Gillingham and RainhamNaushabah Khan
1
IpswichJack Abbott
1
Beckenham and PengeLiam Conlon
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 744056.