Useful Links
Homechoice
The Homechoice lettings scheme is a new approach to the way in which Erimus Housing allocates its vacant properties. The scheme gives you the opportunity to search for the home of your choice in Middlesbrough and means that you no longer have to wait for an offer of accommodation that somebody else thinks might be suitable for you. To access the Homechoice site and get further details, please click on the link above.
The Housing Corporation
Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) are regulated by the Housing Corporation and this website contains useful information for tenants, including your rights as an RSL tenant. Current government policy on social housing can be found here, including a guide to tenant participation etc. Head Office: 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1P 0BN.
Tenant Participation Advisory Service
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service is a non-profit making organisation made up from tenants' groups, local authorities and Registered Social Landlords (RSL's) that provides information, advice, training and consultancy to tenants on all matters involved in housing management.
Independent Housing Ombudsman
Deals with disputes between landlords and tenants in England.
Norman House, 105-109 Strand, London WC2R 0AA .
direct.gov.uk
This site has a useful A - Z topic Index, which includes benefits, employment, housing, disability issues, local government etc.
The National Housing Federation
The National Housing Federation represents 1400 independent not-for-profit Housing Associations in England and is the voice of affordable housing. The site may be useful to those wishing to learn more about social housing, as it contains news bulletins, and discussions on current affairs in the housing sector.
Government Bodies
Communities and Local Government
Staff Resources
