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General characteristics
An association open to all tenants or residents within a particular geographical area, intended to promote their common interests and provide a unified voice.
Ownership: a tenants' or residents' association is itself owned by its members, though their dwellings will often be owned by a local authority, a housing association, or a private landlord. Members are not beneficial owners and do not personally have any access to the organisation's income or assets.
Charitable status: tenants' or residents' associations will not be eligible for charitable status, though some may have associated charities to carry out educational or welfare activities.
Examples of use
There is no rigid model for a tenants' or residents' association: some will permit all adults in the area to become members, others one member per household. Some are only open to tenants of a common landlord, others will permit owner-occupiers in the area to join.
Legal forms used
Small ones tend to be unincorporated associations, more established ones will register as companies limited by guarantee or, less commonly, as industrial and provident societies. Profit distribution None.
Participation issues
Issues around participation will usually be resolved by discuss about membership eligibility - see above comments.
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