RSH provider code 00AU · Islington · Local authority | Local authority
What you need to know about London Borough of Islington
London Borough of Islington is a local authority housing association, providing social and affordable homes across England. Its RSH provider code is 00AU, reflecting its role in managing social housing under regulatory frameworks. As a local authority, it operates within the broader context of public service delivery, aiming to provide safe and secure accommodation for tenants.
How London Borough of Islington is regulated
London Borough of Islington is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 framework. This regulation ensures that social housing providers meet high standards in their operations. Complaints about services can be escalated to the Housing Ombudsman Service. An independent body established to investigate unresolved complaints from tenants. Since October 2024, new Consumer Standards have been introduced by the RSH to further enhance accountability and tenant satisfaction.
What the Housing Ombudsman record shows
The figures published by the Housing Ombudsman show that there are 74 decisions involving London Borough of Islington. Among these, 24 (32%) contain findings of severe maladministration, which is the regulator's most serious determination reserved for significant or persistent failings in service delivery. These findings highlight areas where the landlord may have failed to meet required standards, impacting tenant welfare and satisfaction.
What this means for London Borough of Islington tenants
Tenants should consider following their housing association's complaints process if they encounter issues with their tenancy. This typically involves submitting a complaint directly to the landlord in writing. If the issue remains unresolved after eight weeks or upon receipt of a final response from the landlord, tenants may escalate their case to the Housing Ombudsman Service for further investigation. Since October 2025, Awaab's Law requires landlords to address damp and mould issues promptly. Tenants may also be entitled to improvements under the Decent Homes Standard, which sets out minimum conditions for social housing.
How to escalate a complaint about London Borough of Islington
To escalate a complaint, tenants should first submit their concerns in writing to London Borough of Islington directly. After this initial step, if no resolution is reached within eight weeks or after requesting a final response from the landlord, tenants can proceed to the Housing Ombudsman Service. London Borough of Islington offers an independent investigation and resolution process at no cost to the tenant, without requiring legal representation. For additional support, citizens may consult Citizens Advice or Shelter for general advice on housing issues.
Where to read more
Further information is available from the Housing Ombudsman (https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk) and the Regulator of Social Housing (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing). The Tenants Voice provides additional resources on disrepair and complaints, along with relevant legislation such as the Housing Act 2004 and the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008.
How many homes London Borough of Islington owns, and where
- Social homes owned: 24,614
- Provider size: LARP
- Local authority areas with homes: 1
- Designation: Local authority
- Corporate form: Local authority
- Registered with the regulator since: 2010
Where London Borough of Islington has the most homes
Figures are published by the Regulator of Social Housing in its social housing stock and rents statistics for 2024 to 2025, and its register of providers.
Housing Ombudsman activity
The Housing Ombudsman has published 80 decisions involving London Borough of Islington. Each decision is the regulator's formal determination of a tenant complaint that London Borough of Islington could not resolve through its own internal complaints process.
Of those decisions, 25 contain findings of severe maladministration - the regulator's most serious determination, reserved for cases where the landlord's failures were significant or persistent. The Housing Ombudsman publishes severe maladministration orders publicly on its website.
Source: Housing Ombudsman Service. Counts are aggregated from the Ombudsman's public decisions database, last refreshed nightly.
Make a complaint about London Borough of Islington
If you have raised a complaint with London Borough of Islington and are unhappy with the outcome, the Housing Ombudsman handles complaints about all registered providers of social housing in England.