Currently there is very few ways out of a joint tenancy, and in cases of domestic abuse there needs to be more awareness and recognition. The victim, supported by police, should be able to sever all ties with a tenancy and be free from a joint tenancy.
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The Government should consider legislation to allow this.
It takes bravery to leave a domestic household, and I feel the tenancy rules are an additional reason to make victims feel trapped. The law surrounding tenancies at the moment definitely favours the abuser, with no help at all for the victim. COVID 19 and the rise in domestic abuse there needs to be an updated clause in tenancies and awareness within estate agents.