The Social Housing Regulation Act has becoming law since July this year. This affects all Housing Associations and consultants that work in the sector.
The following points of this legislation will have a direct impact on the Housing Association sector;
· Enhanced powers for the Regulator of Social Housing - The Act will facilitate the introduction of proactive consumer regulation by strengthening the Regulator of Social Housing, allowing intervention in cases where landlords are performing poorly on consumer issues. This will enable the Regulator to take action to address any shortcomings and protect tenants.
· Stronger enforcement powers - The Act establishes stronger enforcement powers for the Regulator to take action including provisions for regular inspections of social housing properties to ensure landlords are providing high-quality services and accommodation. These inspections will help maintain and improve the standard of housing for tenants across the country.
· Tenant empowerment - The Act will establish strict time limits for social landlords to address hazards and empowers social housing tenants to request information from their landlords, promoting transparency and accountability. This will ensure tenants have the right to access crucial information about their homes and can access swift redress where things go wrong.
· Standards for Registered Providers - The Act introduces a set of standards for registered housing providers, requiring social housing managers to possess specific qualifications or be actively working towards gaining them. These standards will help ensure residents receive the best possible service from their housing associations.
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