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The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Every month, progress on our commitments will be shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year...
Check if you're a joint tenant or tenants in common. Change from joint tenants to tenants in common, or tenants in common to joint tenants
The Tenant Involvement and Empowerment Standard is one of four consumer standards that registered providers of social housing must comply with.
How we assess issues of potential regulatory concern
What we do and how we approach regulating landlords.
How to apply for a council house or flat - housing waiting lists, types of tenancies, the Right to Buy scheme and repairs, complaining about the council
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
How we will approach consumer regulation from 1 April 2024.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
The national framework for tenant participation compacts provides a toolkit to help councils and tenants agree and implement effective arrangements…
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We report...
The government is committed to improving the quality of social housing in England. In response to the tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, we are reforming the sector so that every tenant has a decent, safe and secure home. We...
What you need to do it you want to make a referral to the Regulator of Social Housing.
A factsheet to explain the role of the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman Service, and how residents can seek support.
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