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This guidance delivers on the government’s commitment in response to the Coroner’s 'prevention of future deaths' report on the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak due to mould in the home.
Information and advice on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and consents for disposal of land from the Housing Revenue Account.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
This document details the basis upon which providers are required to conduct tenant perception surveys to generate a subset of TSMs (tenant perception measures).
How we will approach consumer regulation from 1 April 2024.
This page includes the Governance and Financial Viability Standard that registered providers of social housing must comply with alongside a supporting Code of Practice.
What is involved in regulatory judgements and gradings
Updated guidance for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rented sectors.
Frequently asked questions about the Tenant Satisfaction Measures.
This guide is to help current and prospective tenants ensure that a rented property is safe to live in.
Guidance for local housing authorities about their duties and powers under part 1 of the Housing Act 2004.
A factsheet to explain the role of the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman Service, and how residents can seek support.
How guests can access the private rented sector, the guides available to them and how MHCLG will work with councils on alternative accommodation.
Our plan for undertaking landlord inspections.
Guidance setting out how the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 affect landlords, tenants and local authorities.
Guidance for local housing authorities on extending mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation.
Sets out the roles and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants when letting or renting a property in the private rented sector.
Details of the current rent standard
This rent standard applies from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
This page includes the Value for Money Standard that registered providers of social housing must comply with and the supporting Code of Practice.
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