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This consultation seeks views on the introduction and enforcement of a Decent Homes Standard in the private rented sector in England.
Scope of the consultation Topic of this consultation This consultation…
1. Introduction Everyone deserves to live in a home that is safe, warm and…
A reformed Decent Homes Standard will establish the minimum housing standards that tenants in both social and private rented sectors can expect from their landlords.
Scope of the consultation This consultation considers decency standards…
We are seeking views on a new Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to social housing rent policy from 1 April 2026 that includes Social Rent convergence.
This consultation seeks views on how to implement Social Rent convergence,…
The Regulator of Social Housing’s updated equality objectives were finalised in October 2023
Impact assessment relating to the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on whether the Renters (Reform) Bill has due regard to the welfare of animals.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on proposed changes to its fees principles and levels in line with recent legislative and government requirements.
Government will begin naming and shaming failing social housing landlords on social media.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Proposals on standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account.
Proposed guidance on how RSH uses, and intends to use, its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers and certain general powers following legislative changes
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on its equality objectives.
The outcomes of the review into the operation of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
The government's response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee inquiry into the regulation of social housing.
The Regulator of Social Housing's latest thinking about how we will put in place the changes to consumer regulation described in the social housing white paper
These Directions require the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The TSMs will apply to all social housing landlords, including local authorities, housing associations and other registered social housing providers.
Seeks views on widening access and considering the scope of the database of rogue landlords and property agents.
This white paper sets out our plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector and level up housing quality in this country.
This consultation seeks views on implementing the government’s decision to remove Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 and improving section 8 eviction grounds.
We are seeking views on the experiences of people using courts and tribunal services in property cases, including whether a specialist Housing Court is needed.
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