
Resident rights
Everything you need to know about your rights and the requirements that your home must meet.
As a housing association resident, you have several rights that we must meet as your landlord. The services we provide to you also need to meet certain laws and regulations.
These rights, laws and regulations are designed to keep you safe and make sure you receive the right support and services you may need to enjoy your home to the full.
In this section of our website, you’ll find everything you need to know about your rights, the standards you should expect from your home and the services we provide to you.
You’ll also find information about how to make a complaint if you don’t think we’re meeting these, as well as how to get involved with us and help shape our services to you.
In general, this information applies to social and affordable housing residents at L&Q, including supported living*. However, different rules apply depending on the nature of your tenancy and whether you rent from us or own a shared ownership home.
If you rent privately or own 100% of your leasehold home, you should refer to your lease agreement, independent legal advice or the advice and guidance linked at the bottom of this page for a full summary of your rights and responsibilities.
*Supported living is typically rented homes, where residents need some form of support to live in their homes. This includes homes that are managed by L&Q, but support is provided by another company. Most homes of this type are managed by our supported living business, L&Q Living.

Your rights in your tenancy agreement

Your rights as a shared owner

Your right to repairs

How your home meets health and safety laws

How to request a reasonable adjustment

The government's Decent Homes Standard

How your home is fit for habitation

How your home and services are regulated

Tenant Satisfaction Measures

How to get involved with us and help shape our services

How to complain if you feel your rights aren't met

How to get this information in other formats and languages

Common housing terms and what they mean
More advice and guidance
The information here is not intended to be legal advice and you should always consider seeking independent legal advice if you have a concern.
As well as the information here, there are lots of organisations offering helpful advice and guidance to housing association residents and homeowners to help you understand your rights.
Please note that we are not responsible for the accuracy or legality of the content from the external links below.
- Citizens AdviceTo learn more renting from the council or a housing association, visit Citizens Advice.
- Four Million HomesTo learn more about your housing rights, including opportunities for training and access to webinars, go to Four Million Homes.
- GovernmentTo learn more about your right to challenge your rent if you do not think it is reasonable in comparison to similar properties in your local area, visit the Government website.
You can also learn more about your rights under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act.
You can read current, detailed guidance on the government’s Decent Home Standard (PDF).
You can read about the role of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
You can read about the RSH's regulatory standards.
You can read about the RSH’s approach to regulating landlords. - LEASETo learn more about your rights as a leaseholder, visit LEASE.
- ShelterTo learn more about health and safety standards for rented homes, visit Shelter.
You can also learn more about your rights to repairs under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985.