Linstone encourages the formation of Registered Tenants Organisations. Indeed the concept of Registered Tenants Organisations (RTOs) is central to the entire Tenant Participation process because it will give Tenants Associations a recognised role in the Tenant Participation process. Registration can also help to promote the groups’ existence to local people.

To become a Registered Tenants Organisation groups of residents must:

• have a publicly available written constitution
• have an elected committee
• operate within a defined geographical area which includes Linstone stock
• be able to represent the views of the tenants
• have open membership
• have appropriate accounting records and present an annual financial statement to the AGM.

The Association holds a register of Registered Tenants Organisations.  This is a public document and is displayed in our main office or by clicking on the link below:

Download Register of Tenants Organisations (102kb PDF)

Existing Tenants and Residents Groups

It is possible that existing Tenant and Resident associations may choose not to register as a Registered Tenants Organisation – preferring a more informal approach. Linstone will however ensure that each of our current groups are aware of how to register. Where groups choose not to proceed individual tenant members will still have their right to be consulted.

Support/Resources

To assist with this commitment to participation the Association offers various resources to Registered Tenants Organisations:

• Annual Grants
• Start Up Grants
• Special Grants for ‘one-off’ purchases.
• Training Grants

In addition to Annual Grants are available to assist Tenants and Residents Associations, Federations and Forums who meet the registration criteria.

Represented Groups

Farrier Court Tenants Association
Johnstone Castle Tenants and Residents Association
Johnstone West Forum for Action
Blythswood Tenants and Residents Association
Linwood Community Council
Sandyflats Tenants and Residents Association
Spateston Tenants and Residents Association
Newton Street Tenants Group
Linwood Tenants and Residents Association
Johnstone Castle Community Forum

If you are interested in receiving further information about any of these groups please contact your Housing Officer.