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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 ol…
How farm business tenants and landlords can claim compensation for improvements, terminate a tenancy and ask for a rent review.
How we carry out inspections of landlords
Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) for business properties - apply, exemptions, displaying a certificate, fines and penalties
Forms AP1, FR1 and DS2: guidance on when evidence of identity must be lodged in support of an application for registration.
Information on legal requirements and advice for British nationals buying or renting property in Spain.
Supports effective delivery of planning application process.
Guidance for completing form ID3: certificate of identity for a private individual.
This note is part of the statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008 (from 1 April 2024)
How we assess issues of potential regulatory concern
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
Guidance for completing forms ID1: Certificate of identity for a private individual, and ID2: Certificate of identity for a body corporate.
A factsheet to explain the role of the Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman Service, and how residents can seek support.
Landlords need to follow certain procedures when evicting tenants - find out about eviction notices, harassment and illegal evictions, and going to court
Social housing should be safe, secure and well maintained. If you have an issue with your landlord, it’s now easier to make things right.
…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 our progress every month.
What to include in a tenancy agreement, different types of tenancy (including assured shorthold tenancy) and how to end a tenancy.
The government has a programme of reform to improve the quality of social housing. Each month, progress on our commitments is shared on these pages, as part of our commitment to respond to the tragic death of 2 year old Awaa…
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