Tenants And Residents Associations (TARAs)

Tenants' and Residents' Associations (TARAs) are perhaps the best-known form of tenant involvement and have been in existence in various forms for over one hundred years.

TARAs are formed by tenants and residents in a particular area - usually a housing estate or a street - getting together and electing a committee of representatives to form a TARA which will act on their behalf with any dealings with the housing association.

They can take quite a bit of work to set up and run, but a successful TARA can make a real difference in tackling problems like anti-social behavior and in building a strong and supportive community.

Yorkshire Housing Focus Group

The Yorkshire Housing Focus Group works in partnership with staff, tenants and residents to improve services, quality of life and promote sustainable communities.

The aims of the Yorkshire Housing Group are to:

1. Create new and innovative opportunities for all tenants and residents to be involved.
2. Create minimum standards of tenant and resident involvement across Yorkshire Housing.
3. Achieve value for money.

If you would like more information on the Yorkshire Housing Tenants Focus Group please contact:

• Stewart McCann
• YHFG Secretary
• 01653 695 429

Leeds Tenants Federation

Leeds Tenants Federation is a resident-run organisation, which supports residents to get involved in local housing and neighbourhood issues.

Leeds Tenants Federation represent tenant views in strategic decision-making at a city-wide and regional level.

For more information visit the Leeds Tenant Federation website.