Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Halt rents and evictions due to Corona virus causing economic strain
Many people will suffer at the hands of rent and bills during this corona virus pandemic. Many are on hand to mouth and zero contracts and with many venues, restuarants and other businesses having to shut down or isolate people then there are many out there not earning.
The government should halt as many mortgages, rents, evictions and bills as possible and support the people and businesses affected by the new restrictions. This is a once in a century problem and the government are perceived as not doing enough to support the people, this would be a huge step to support the most at risk as well as the ever worrying population.
I have heard already of threats made to renters that are already struggling to pay rent due to the impact of the virus already.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because suspending payments for rent and utility bills is a matter for individual landlords, and utility companies and not the UK Government or Parliament.
Since this petition was started, the Government has announced a ban on evictions from social or private rented accommodation while this national emergency is taking place. You can find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/news/complete-ban-on-evictions-and-additional-protection-for-renters
You can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256
If you want the Government to require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak, you may also wish to sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274
If you want the Government to implement Universal Basic Income to give home and food security during the coronavirus outbreak, you may also wish to sign this petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
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