Consultation on revised SoS directions to RSH on tenant involvement and mutual exchange

This consultation seeks views on proposed Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing, using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”). The Social Housing White Paper included a commitment to introduce a proactive consumer regulation regime. We have reviewed the existing directions covering tenant involvement and mutual exchange to ensure they are suitable for the new regulatory framework. These directions form one part of the changes we are making to the consumer regulatory regime. The department will work with the Regulator to conduct a full review of the new regime after a four-year regulatory cycle is complete. This consultation will last for six weeks from 16 February to 30 March 2023.