Maintenancerequest.pdf

Complaints-Policy-per-HOS-Complaints-Handling-Code.pdf

SSHH_Internal_Transfer_Form.pdf

Anti-Social-Behaviour-Policy-Procedure.pdf

Self-Assessment-202422Jul25.pdf

Data-Protection-Policy.pdf

Maintenance-Policy.pdf

Rent-Arrears-Policy.pdf

Equality-Diversity.pdf

Financial-Procedures.pdf

Ensure each PDF document has a formally defined title.

## What this means

A PDF title, typically found in the document properties, acts as the official name of the document. This title is used by screen readers and other assistive technologies to provide a clear understanding of the document's content at the outset. It's different from any title or heading text that might appear within the content of the PDF itself.

## Why it matters

1. **Accessibility**: Screen reader users often hear the document title first when they open a PDF. A clear, descriptive title helps them understand what the document is about.
2. **Searchability and Organization**: A proper title makes it easier to search for and organize documents on a computer or network.

## How to fix

1. **Set the Title in Document Properties**: In your PDF editor, access the document properties section and ensure there is a title that accurately reflects the content of the PDF.
2. **Use Descriptive Titles**: Avoid vague titles. Instead, choose titles that clearly and concisely convey the subject or purpose of the document.

## Testing Methodology

Silktide checks the document properties of a PDF to verify that a title is 
specified and not empty.

### Limitations
- **Title Relevance**: While Silktide can detect the presence of a title, it does not evaluate the title's relevance or accuracy in representing the document's content.

## Further Reading

- [WCAG - PDF 18](https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/PDF18.html)
- [Setting Titles in PDF Documents](https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html)

pdf-no-title

October 2025

September 2025

Southern Housing Group Limited

	Title / URL	Issues
	Maintenancerequest.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maintenancerequest.pdf	1
	Complaints-Policy-per-HOS-Complaints-Handling-Code.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Complaints-Policy-per-HOS-Complaints-Handling-Code.pdf	1
	SSHH_Internal_Transfer_Form.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SSHH_Internal_Transfer_Form.pdf	1
	Anti-Social-Behaviour-Policy-Procedure.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Anti-Social-Behaviour-Policy-Procedure.pdf	1
	Self-Assessment-202422Jul25.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Self-Assessment-202422Jul25.pdf	1
	Data-Protection-Policy.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Data-Protection-Policy.pdf	1
	Maintenance-Policy.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Maintenance-Policy.pdf	1
	Rent-Arrears-Policy.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rent-Arrears-Policy.pdf	1
	Equality-Diversity.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Equality-Diversity.pdf	1
	Financial-Procedures.pdfsshh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Financial-Procedures.pdf	1

Ensure PDFs have a title

Southern Housing Group Limited

Where this issue has occurred