Guidance and regulation

This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 2 October 2023

• How to rent: the checklist for renting in England

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A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 28 January 2021

Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
• Updated: 13 April 2023

Guidance for non-specialists, particularly private landlords, about the requirements under the Housing Act 2004 in relation to the HHSRS.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 26 May 2006

Guidance about inspections and assessment of hazards in housing given under section 9 of the Housing Act 2004.

• From: Closed organisation: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Updated: 27 February 2006

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.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 2 others
• Updated: 7 September 2023

Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 17 May 2023

The definition of what is a decent home and guidance on how the decent homes standard should be implemented.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 7 June 2006

RSH regularly updates its list of registered providers and publishes regulatory assessments of these providers.

• From: Regulator of Social Housing
• Updated: 18 March 2024

Guidance for landlords and tenants to explain the possession action process in the county courts in England.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Updated: 9 January 2024

Information about RSH's regulatory standards, how we regulate registered providers, our information requirements and other guidance

• From: Regulator of Social Housing
• Updated: 18 January 2019

Information on the review of the Decent Homes Standard.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 8 February 2021

The Regulator of Social Housing publishes assessments on how well registered landlords are meeting regulatory standards.

• From: Regulator of Social Housing
• Updated: 5 April 2024

Good practice guide for landlords who live in the same property as their tenants.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 21 April 2009

This publication sets out the principles of the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) fee-charging scheme and practical guidance about its operation.

• From: Regulator of Social Housing
• Updated: 8 May 2024

This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 24 March 2023

This page provides details on how to register or de-register as a social housing provider and includes application forms.

• From: Regulator of Social Housing
• Updated: 20 September 2023

Scheme rules for the Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme 2020.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 2 others
• Updated: 12 February 2024

Updated guidance for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rented sectors.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 29 July 2022

Guidance for local housing authorities about their duties and powers under part 1 of the Housing Act 2004.

• From: Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and 1 others
• Updated: 23 August 2006