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Localism - A tenants perspective

Report on the findings of a consultation with Leeds Tenants Federation on the Localism Bill and the effect on social housing.

Stop 'Affordable Rents'

Housing associations who let properties under new ‘Affordable Rents’ may have lost touch with their ethical values and social purpose, according to Leeds Tenants Federation.

Awards for Unsung Heroes

The Jane Tomlinson Award, together with other awards for resident activists, have been presented by Leeds Tenants Federation.

No fair future for social housing?

The Coalition Government’s housing reform proposals remove security from the social housing tenure.

Fight for security of tenure

Security of tenure was a right that was fought for and won by the tenants’ movement. Leeds Tenants Federation calls on all tenants and residents to fight again to retain this right.

Tenant Scrutiny in Leeds

A study of tenant involvement processes in four social landlords in Leeds has mapped out the changes needed to give tenants real powers of scrutiny.

Cut rent not benefits

Cuts in housing benefit set out in the Budget will make the poorest pay for the housing crisis. Unaffordable housing costs are the problem not the level of housing benefit.

Taking Action on Youth Housing Crisis

Leeds Tenants Federation has drawn together supported housing providers and advice centres to set up the new Leeds Youth Housing Forum to improve services for young people.