Tenants management organisations

Tenant management organisations (TMOs) are formed when tenants decide they want to take over the management of their homes. TMOs usually take the form of either a Tenant Management Co-operative (TMC) or an Estate Management Board (EMB). When a TMO take over the management of an estate the Council still owns the homes and the tenants keep the same rights as other Council tenants.

TMO responsibilities vary, but can include:

• organising repairs
• deciding on caretaking and estate cleaning priorities
• collecting rent and managing arrears
• employing and managing staff and contractors
• looking after public gardens and other shared areas
• controlling any estate improvements
• providing advice and support to tenants.

Setting up and running a TMO is a formal process which has to follow government regulations. We can provide specialist support throughout the process.

For more information, contact the consultation and participation team.