There are many reasons why either tenants, homeowners, or both find it necessary to form their own residents associations. Usually, there is an issue such as anti social behaviour, or, improved facilities that requires tackling. However large or small such issues appear to the outside world, if these are addressed they can make a big difference to peoples lives. In addition to the positive benefits of influencing local issues, there are of course other advantages of forming a residents association such as arranging social events, getting to know your neighbours and creating a real community where everyone young and old looks out for each other.

The good news is that there are plenty of organisations who are willing to offer help and advice to tenants, and possibly funding to help set a residents association. For example, local housing association tenants who are represented may be willing to provide grants provided the residents association meets their criteria of how one should be formed and operated. Furthermore, there is a national body known as the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) which is an independent body providing information, training and advice for tenants and private occupiers who wish to set up a residents association.

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