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Feedback following our Tpas Tenant Conference 2024 from Involved Residents
Monday 2nd of September 2024
With over 220 people in attendance, two of our involved residents were kind enough to provide us with their blog and feedback.
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Lampton Services - Smart Review Journey
Wednesday 21st of August 2024
Tpas was delighted to work with Lampton Services (DLO at Hounslow), as they undertook the Tpas Contractor SMART review earlier this year. Our National Consultancy Manager Gillian McLaren carried out this review for them.
Read more in their blog of their journey, and how they got the accreditation this year.
Topics: Tpas Products and Services, Engagement
Ombudsman shares learning from severe maladministration on windows
Friday 16th of August 2024
Following on from the Ombudsman's open letter to Chief Executives on the issue, the Housing Ombudsman has released its latest learning from severe maladministration report (PDF) looking at how landlords have responded to windows complaints.
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'Repairing Trust' - Call for Evidence Survey
Thursday 1st of August 2024
The Housing Ombudsman is exploring common issues in housing maintenance, following a significant rise in complaints about disrepair. This ‘Call for Evidence’ will help them to understand how increasing repairs costs, complaints and skill shortages are impacting residents' safety in their homes.
The 'Repairing Trust' report will highlight some of the positive changes landlords have made to rise to the maintenance challenge and explore the complex relationships between landlords, contractors, and residents, with a particular focus on accountability, roles, and responsibilities.
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The inspectors are here!
Tuesday 23rd of July 2024
The theme of the July Tpas meetup for Local Authority and ALMO engagement officers was ‘learning from the early inspections’ and we had a brilliant fishbowl with some super volunteers who shared their experiences.
Topics: National Housing Policies, Regulation & Standards