Registered Tenants Organisations (RTOs)

Download the Register of Tenant Organisations Contact List (31KB PDF)

Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, local tenant groups can be formally recognised by their landlords. Provided they satisfy certain criteria, groups are entitled to be registered as tenant organisations and have the right to be provided with a wide range of information, as well as the right to be consulted on aspects of housing policy which might affect them as tenants.

We give the highest possible priority to Tenant Participation and we have used the opportunity provided by the Act to ensure it forms a more effective role in the Housing Service.

For this reason, we urge all tenant groups to apply for registration.

Advice on how to apply for registration

The Quality and Performance Unit helps tenants and tenant groups to take a full and active part in influencing the way the Housing Department operates. We are available to help tenants to start up new groups where none exist. We will be pleased to provide advice and assistance to both new and existing tenant groups in submitting an application for registration.

Financial Assistance

We are committed to ensure that Registered Tenants Organisations (RTOs)are able to participate in the housing service without their members having to bear any personal cost. All RTOs engaged in activities related to council housing are eligible to apply for a grant every financial year.

This grant, subject to the availability of resources, is to help RTOs meet the costs of:

Seeking the views of their members and informing members of their activities
Administrative expenses
Affiliation fees to tenant support organisations
Attendance at training activities, conferences and seminars
Crèche facilities

We will also meet all reasonable requests from DFTA and RTOs for assistance with typing, photocopying and other clerical assistance.

How to apply for an administration grant

Your Group must follow the following procedure to apply for an Administration Grant.

Chair/Secretary/Treasurer writes to their Community Regeneration Officer with a request for an Admin Grant (this can also be in the form of an email with hard copy attached), outlining how much money is needed and what the funds are to be used for;
A copy of the RTO’s current financial year accounts must be included with each application (the RTO is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of their own accounts);
Payment will be made to the Treasurer, or Board Member by cheque or bank transfer (BACs) upon authorisation.

Registered Tenant Organisations in the Dundee area

Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 we are required to publish a public register giving details of RTOs in the Dundee area.

The register contains the following information:

The name of the RTO
Details of its area of operation
Information on how to contact the RTO

Any additional information, such as meeting times, where meetings are held etc.

The council's Housing Committee is the party which decides whether or not to include a tenant organisation on the register.

The registration period is 3 years, after which RTOs must reapply.

The register is available from all Housing Offices.

You can also download the register (31KB PDF)

If you need further information, please contact:

Quality and Performance Unit,
Tel: 01382 307369

Registered Tenants Organisations (RTOs)

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