Right to Manage
Since 1994, tenants of local authority housing have had the legal right to manage their housing services. By creating a Tenant Management Organisation (TMO) and following specific regulations, these tenants can take over tasks like repairs, caretaking, and rent collection from their landlord.
TMOs are well-established models that give the community more control and can lead to better service quality, more cost-effective management, and higher tenant satisfaction. The members of these organisations are unpaid volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life in their communities by taking on these responsibilities.
The Right to Manage regulations outline a clear process for tenants who want to form a TMO and take over local services. They also ensure that service delivery and financial management are safeguarded for the tenants, the local authority, local taxpayers, and the Government.
Further information on the process of setting up a TMO can be found via the following documents:
- A tenant's guide to right to manage (PDF, 2.7MB)
- Tenants leading change - how to get involved in making a neighbourhood a better place to live (PDF, 1MB)
MDC will provide support and guidance to any tenants wanting to exercise their right to manage via the setting up of a Tenant Management Organisation (TMO)
For further information contact the Performance and Insight Manager - jmarples@mansfield.gov.uk