{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780087.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":780087,"attributes":{"action":"Close the \"Freeholder Loophole\": Give Flat Tenants the Fair Right to Keep Pets","background":"Close the Loophole: Stop freeholders from unreasonably blocking pet requests.\r\nDemand Transparency: Require written, evidence-based reasons for any refusal.\r\nEqual Rights: End arbitrary head-lease bans for flat renters.\r\n","additional_details":"The Renters’ Rights Act promised to end unfair pet bans, but we feel a major loophole leaves flat renters behind. While your immediate landlord can agree to a pet, the building’s freeholder can step in and outright deny the request without giving any reason. Because the Act does not cover the relationship between leaseholders and freeholders, arbitrary \"no pets\" clauses in head leases remain legally binding. Pets provide vital mental health support and reduce loneliness. Sign if you agree.","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":14,"closing_date":"2027-03-23","created_at":"2026-08-20T13:24:17.293Z","updated_at":"2026-09-24T09:47:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-09-23T15:52:32.760Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-21T14:46:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"Andrew Day","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"MHCLG","name":"Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government","url":"https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-housing-communities-local-government"}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":14}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Chesterfield","ons_code":"E14001165","mp":"Mr Toby Perkins MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Chipping Barnet","ons_code":"E14001169","mp":"Dan Tomlinson MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Christchurch","ons_code":"E14001171","mp":"Sir Christopher Chope MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"East Wiltshire","ons_code":"E14001217","mp":"Danny Kruger MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Ellesmere Port and Bromborough","ons_code":"E14001222","mp":"Justin Madders MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Gedling","ons_code":"E14001245","mp":"Michael Payne MP","signature_count":2},{"name":"Leeds North East","ons_code":"E14001321","mp":"Fabian Hamilton MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Nottingham North and Kimberley","ons_code":"E14001411","mp":"Rt Hon Alex Norris MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Rushcliffe","ons_code":"E14001457","mp":"James Naish MP","signature_count":2},{"name":"Stratford and Bow","ons_code":"E14001525","mp":"Uma Kumaran MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Walthamstow","ons_code":"E14001563","mp":"Ms Stella Creasy MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Wells and Mendip Hills","ons_code":"E14001572","mp":"Tessa Munt MP","signature_count":1}],"signatures_by_region":[{"name":"North West","ons_code":"B","signature_count":1},{"name":"Yorkshire and The Humber","ons_code":"D","signature_count":1},{"name":"East Midlands","ons_code":"E","signature_count":6},{"name":"London","ons_code":"H","signature_count":3},{"name":"South West","ons_code":"K","signature_count":3}],"other_parliamentary_business":[]}}}