In 2003, the responsibility for managing homes owned by Leeds City Council transferred to 'Arms Length Management Organisations' (ALMOs). An Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) is a not-for-profit company set up by the Council to manage and improve our housing stock. Although an ALMO is a company wholly owned by the local authority, it is an autonomous self-governing organisation. The organisation operates under the terms of a management agreement between the Council and the ALMO.
Their responsibilities include
- Collecting rent
- Managing our Council estates
- Inspecting and arranging day-to-day repairs to tenants' homes
Dealing with breaches of tenancy
- Consulting Council tenants and making sure that they have a say in the future of their area
- Letting Council homes
- Managing and arranging the modernisation and improvement of Council homes through the Decency Programme.
- Employing staff
Each ALMO has its own Management Board. Tenants have representation on the Board, and make up one third of the membership. The remaining members are Local Councillors and 'Independent Members'.
The Leeds ALMOs
- East North East Homes Leeds
- Aire Valley Homes Leeds
- West North West Homes Leeds
Belle Isle Tenant Management Organisation
In addition to the ALMOs, the Belle Isle Tenants Management Organisation (BITMO) is responsible for delivering local housing management services in Belle Isle. The local community owns and manages the organisation, with a management board made up from, and elected by, local residents. The organisation employs a number of staff who carry out the day-to-day running of the estate.
Applying for council housing
You can find information about applying for council housing on the Leeds Homes website.