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Under One Roof service standards

The Under One Roof team will...

  • Let you know who you are speaking to.
  • Be prompt, polite, helpful and well-informed.
  • Answer the phone within 5 rings.
  • Respond to standard emails within 24 hours.
  • Respond to standard letters within 5 working days.
  • Respond to letters or emails about which band you are in within 10 working days.
  • Provide an out-of-hours message service. We will return calls by the next working day.
  • Process your application within 10 working days of receiving all of the required information.
  • Process your change of circumstances information within 10 days of receiving the required information.
  • Treat you in a fair and consistent manner, which will be sensitive to your situation and your need.
  • Deliver all services in line with our Equality and Diversity policy.
  • Keep any information we have as confidential in line with our Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy.
  • See you in your own home if you are unable to visit one of our local offices or access points.
  • Give you full reasons in writing and the right to appeal if you cannot be placed on the membership list.
  • Review every membership annually.
  • Publish results of recent lettings on a regular basis.
  • Welcome feedback about our services and give you every opportunity to comment.

The Under One Roof team is available between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

What if I am not happy with the service I have received?

If you are not happy with the service you have received from Under One Roof and wish to disucss this further then please click here to read our complaints policy.