Delight as planned sale of Leeds housing block reversed

“Tenants are always at the heart of what we do and we hope this announcement demonstrates this.”

Although LJHA had offered the option of transferring into another of its properties, many tenants were unhappy about the prospect of moving.

Mr Simons told the JC LJHA had recently secured a “significant grant” from an unnamed charitable trust to support a programme of refurbishment.

Replacement windows will be fitted later this year. Kitchens and bathrooms will be replaced over coming years.

New chief executive Mark Grandfield said: “It has always been important to me that homes are maintained to the highest quality and I fully endorse this decision.

“I am delighted we are able to keep these homes in our portfolio and look forward to ensuring the improvements are implemented over future years.”