RSH provider code 00BB · Newham · Local authority | Local authority
What you need to know about London Borough of Newham
London Borough of Newham is a local authority that operates as a housing association. Providing homes and support services for tenants across England. The landlord's RSH provider code is 00BB, indicating its standing within the regulatory framework. As a local authority, it manages a substantial stock of social housing units without an exact published size.
How London Borough of Newham is regulated
London Borough of Newham is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) under the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008. Complaints from tenants are escalated to the Housing Ombudsman Service, which provides a fair review process for unresolved disputes. Since October 2024, new Consumer Standards have been introduced, enhancing protections and rights for social housing residents.
What the Housing Ombudsman record shows
The figures are matters of public record published by the regulator: London Borough of Newham has had 54 decisions from the Housing Ombudsman. Among these, 16 (30%) involve findings of severe maladministration, a determination reserved for significant or persistent failures in housing management. This suggests that tenants have encountered serious issues with the landlord's handling of complaints and service delivery.
What this means for London Borough of Newham tenants
Tenants facing problems should start by lodging their complaint directly with London Borough of Newham following its internal procedures. If unresolved after eight weeks, or once a final response is received, they may escalate to the Housing Ombudsman Service. Since October 2025, Awaab's Law has mandated landlords to address damp and mould issues effectively. Additionally, properties must meet the Decent Homes Standard for quality and condition. Tenants in this position should consider seeking legal advice if necessary.
How to escalate a complaint about London Borough of Newham
To escalate a complaint, tenants should first write to London Borough of Newham detailing their issue comprehensively. After receiving a final response or waiting eight weeks without resolution, they can contact the Housing Ombudsman Service for an impartial review. This process is free and doesn't require legal representation. For general support, Citizens Advice and Shelter provide useful resources. Visit the Housing Ombudsman's website at https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk for guidance.
Where to read more
For further information, visit:
- The Housing Ombudsman: https://www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk
- Regulator of Social Housing: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/regulator-of-social-housing
- Tenants Voice category pages on disrepair and complaints
- Statutes related to social housing regulation:
- The Housing Act 2004 (as amended): https://www.legislation.gov.uk
- The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008: https://www.legislation.gov.uk
How many homes London Borough of Newham owns, and where
- Social homes owned: 18,032
- 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 Newham 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 56 decisions involving London Borough of Newham. Each decision is the regulator's formal determination of a tenant complaint that London Borough of Newham could not resolve through its own internal complaints process.
Of those decisions, 18 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 Newham
If you have raised a complaint with London Borough of Newham and are unhappy with the outcome, the Housing Ombudsman handles complaints about all registered providers of social housing in England.