Tenancy retention is increasingly recognised as one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes across housing, disability, and community services. Rather than responding after a tenancy has failed, early, preventative, and trauma‑informed support helps people remain safely housed, reduces pressure on crisis systems, and creates more sustainable outcomes. At Residence Revival, this approach focuses on stabilising living environments early, supporting dignity, and strengthe

Hoarding and squalor are rarely just cleaning issues. They are early warning signs of tenancy risk, safeguarding concerns, and escalating support needs. This article outlines what Support Coordinators need to recognise early and how trauma‑informed intervention can prevent crisis.