ABSTRACT
This chapter concerns who obtains access to social housing under the present system, whilst the next concerns those excluded. First, insider–outsider theory is reviewed in the light of evidence from this and other studies before looking at the insiders and entrants who have been likely to obtain access with the current incentive structure. There was favourable reception of insiders in a broad sense by social landlords, mayors, the CIL (see Glossary) and the prefecture, even though, within this, entrants could be preferred. Entrants viewed as desirable tenants generally included existing tenants with a good record, but also the employed and apparently stable families. This was particularly so during the study in poor areas, if entrants could be persuaded to live there.
