STAIRS (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements)

STAIRS (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements) STAIRS (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements)

Changes are coming to how we share information with you.

From 2026, new rules called STAIRs (Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements) will change how we publish information and respond to requests. It’s all about being more open, quicker to respond, and clearer about how we work.

What is STAIRs?

STAIRs is a new government requirement for social housing providers.

We’ll publish more information about how we run things

You’ll be able to ask us for information and get a clear response

We’ll need to be faster, clearer and more transparent

In short, it gives you better access to how we make decisions, spend money and manage your home.

Key Dates to Know

1 October 2026: We start publishing more information

From this date, we’ll publish information we already hold across key areas, including:

How we're run and how decisions are made

How we spend money

How we manage our homes

How our services are performing

The services we provide

Key lists and registers

Other information about how we manage social housing

We’ll make this information easy to find and understand.

1 April 2027: You can request information from us

From April 2027, you’ll have the right to ask us for information in writing.

You might want to know:

Why a decision was made

How we've spent money

How we look after homes and neighbourhoods

When you ask, we’ll respond within 30 days. That means quicker answers and more transparency about what we do.

What This Means for You

STAIRs gives you:

  • More Visibility: You can see how we're performing and making decisions
  • Better Access: Information will be easier to find
  • Quicker responses: We'll respond to your requests within set timescales

It’s about helping you feel informed, confident and in control.

Where To Find Information

Category Information Link

Governance & Decision Making

Governing documents (constitution, rules, articles)

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Governance & Decision Making

Board / Committee Structure & Membership / Terms of Reference

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Governance & Decision Making

Annual report & accounts

Customer Annual Report

Financial Statements

Governance & Decision Making

Corporate Strategy / Business Plan

Click here

Spending

Service charge breakdowns

Click here

Spending

Major Contracts & Procurement (above threshold)

Click here

Spending

Spend on repairs, maintenance & improvements

Click here

Spending

Value for Money statement

Click here

Spending

Spending

Click here

Spending

Grants

Click here

Housing Stock & Management

Number, type & location of homes

Click here

Housing Stock & Management

Stock condition summary (age, surveys, planned works)

Click here

Housing Stock & Management

Empty Homes / Relet Performance

Click here

Housing Stock & Management

Progress towards net zero

Click here

Housing Stock & Maintenance

Housing Maintenance Work

Click here

Performance

Gas safety compliance

Click here

Performance

Fire safety compliance

Click here

Performance

Electrical safety compliance

Click here

Performance

Asbestos management summary

Click here

Performance

Legionella compliance summary

Click here

Performance

Building safety case reports

Coming soon

Performance

Repairs & maintenance KPIs

Click here

Performance

Complaints performance and learnings

Click here

Performance

Tenancy management KPIs

Coming soon

Performance

Inspection outcomes

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Performance

Information request data

Click here

Social Housing Management

Allocations & lettings policy

Click here

Social Housing Management

Repairs policy

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Social Housing Management

Complaints policy

Click here

Social Housing Management

ASB policy

Click here

Social Housing Management

Tenant engagement strategy

Click here

Social Housing Management

Safeguarding – Adults and Children

Click here

Social Housing Management

Aids & Adaptations

Click here

Lists & Registers

Asset register

Coming soon

Lists & Registers

Contracts register

Coming soon

Lists & Registers

Payment register

Coming soon

Staffing

Senior leadership team details

Click here

Staffing

Pay bands / salary levels (senior staff)

Click here

Staffing

Senior management structures and roles

Click here

Staffing

Remuneration details for senior staff

Click here

Housing Service

Right to buy / transfer schemes

Click here

Housing Services

Mutual exchange / transfer schemes

Click here 

Housing Services

Tenant involvement opportunities

Click here

Housing Services

Information on tenant consultations

Coming soon

Housing Services

Tenant meeting minutes and agendas

Coming soon

Housing Services

Description of services

Coming soon

Housing Services

Descriptions of advice

Coming soon