Meet the National Tenant Council

Making their comeback

After being dealt a major blow when the National Tenant Voice was shut down, tenants are now preparing to make more noise than ever before. Martin Hilditch finds out why this is a new dawn for them.

Power cut

Government proposals are sounding the death knell for the ASBO and offering social landlords a new, streamlined approach to anti-social behaviour. Against a backdrop of cuts, Alex Turner asks if they are being offered the legal powers they need

Labour's big planning blunder

Labour announce shadow cabinet reshuffle

Labour leader Ed Miliband has appointed Hilary Benn as the new secretary for communities and local government as part of the shadow cabinet reshuffle.

Meet the finalists

The three contenders in this year’s competition to find the brightest young talent in housing need your votes to be crowned the sector’s Rising Star. Here Lydia Stockdale finds out what makes them tick to help you decide

How to be a rising star

This week, Inside Housing is guest edited by inaugural Rising Stars winner Carla Keegans. Alex Turner asks what qualities could help you scale the same heights

The repairs rule book

Contractor Forrest launched a code of conduct for its repairs and maintenance workers last summer, improving customer satisfaction as a result. Here Sally-Ann Smith explains how it works

Keeping tenants in mind

A recent ruling means landlords of supported living schemes could be denied benefit cash, says John Wearing, partner at Anthony Collins Solicitors

Avoid a brush with the law

Should social landlords be responsible for keeping disabled tenants’ homes in good decorative order?