Source · Select Committees · Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Acknowledged
Paragraph: 62
The presence of a stigma attached to being a social housing tenant is very hard...
Conclusion
The presence of a stigma attached to being a social housing tenant is very hard to dispute, although it is difficult to say how prevalent stigmatising views are among contractors and staff working for social housing providers. It is also difficult to say how prevalent other types of discrimination are. If, however, even a small number of contractors or staff in the sector are discriminating against tenants, it is clearly a very serious problem that the sector must respond to immediately.
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that providers must take concerns over stigma and discrimination seriously, and work towards reducing the factors leading to it, restating the existing standards.
Paragraph Reference:
62
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
5. We agree that providers must take concerns over stigma and discrimination seriously, and work towards reducing the factors leading to it, including acting to empower and involve their tenants. Our existing standards include requirements that registered providers should: • treat their tenants with fairness and respect • take into account the diverse needs of their tenants in the delivery of their services and in their decision making; and • provide opportunities for tenants to influence the management of their homes, alongside broader decisions and strategic priorities of their landlord’s housing provision. (Paragraph 63)