Registered Social Landlords are landlords who provide accommodation for rent and sale. The way they operate is governed by the Housing Corporation, which also oversees the activity of some other social landlords. Housing Associations are Registered Social Landlords.

What sort of accommodation do they provide?

Most landlords have rented accommodation. This may take the form of self-contained houses, flats and bungalows. Alternatively it may be shared accommodation such as in a hostel. Some associations also provide homes for sale through low cost home ownership and shared ownership (part sale/part rent) schemes.

What do I have to do if I want this type of accommodation?

First of all check to see whether or not you think you qualify - some landlords provide accommodation for only certain types of applicants, such as the elderly or disabled. Others only provide homes for people on or below a specific income. If you think you qualify apply direct to the Registered Social Landlord at the address given in this leaflet.

Can I be registered with the Council and a Social Registered Landlord?

Yes. Also the Council have what are called nomination rights to certain Registered Social Landlords properties within South Derbyshire. This means that if you are on the Housing Register and you meet the general lettings policy of the landlord, we can nominate you to the Registered Social Landlord to be re-housed. However, we cannot force the landlord into accepting a nomination as they have the final say on who they let their properties to.

Will I have to wait a long time for registered social landlord accommodation?

Most Registered Social Landlords will probably have long waiting lists. In some cases if they think they won't be able to help you within a reasonable amount of time they will not put you on their waiting list.

Some smaller landlords, such as Almshouses in rural villages don't have a waiting list but ask the Council or other organisations to nominate someone when one of their properties becomes vacant.

What Registered social landlords work in South Derbyshire?

There are 10 Housing Associations that operate within South Derbyshire. These are as follows:

Housing Associations

	1 Centro place Pride Park Derby DE24 8RF Tel: (01332) 346477 Derwent Housing Association (external link)
	East Midlands Housing Association Ltd Memorial Square Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3TU Tel: (01530) 839091 East Midlands Housing Association (external link)
	Home Housing Association 2 St Andrews House Vernon Gate Derby DE1 1UJ Tel: (01332) 294505 Home (formerly Home Housing Association) (external link)
	Guinness Trust Housing Association Ltd Midland Area Office 3.1 Clarendon Park Clumber Avenue Nottingham NG5 1AH Tel: (0115) 9628200 Guiness Trust Housing Association Ltd. (external link)
	Longhurst Housing Association 26-28 High Pavement Nottingham NG1 1HN Longhurst Housing Association (external link)
	Riverside Housing Association Riverside House 49 Western Boulevard Leicester LE2 7HN Tel: 0116 2558467 Riverside Housing Association (external link)
	Walbrook Housing Association Ltd 2 The Maltings Uttoxeter Staffordshire ST14 7LN Tel: (01889) 561600 Walbrook Housing Association (external link)
	Trident Housing Association Chrysanthemum Court Plummer Road Newhall Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0RG Tel: (01283) 221799
	Peak District Rural Housing Association 1st Floor 10 Cromford Mill Mill Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3RQ (01629) 826468
	Hallmark Community Housing Association 1 Prospect Place Millennium Way Pride Park Derby DE24 8HG (01332) 614700