The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and the Regulator of Social Housing are implementing new enforcement powers and regulatory oversight for social housing providers, including supported housing. Recent legislation—the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023—has expanded the regulator's ability to intervene in poorly performing providers and set tenure standards. The government has consulted on and is now implementing these enhanced regulatory frameworks.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— (Jade Botterill .) 16:15:00 Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con): I rise to speak about an issue that goes to the very heart of the responsibilities we have as parliamentarians: …
In response to: Supported Housing regulation: consultation
Proposals for implementing measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and changes to Housing Benefit Regulations.
In response to: Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing
We are seeking views on proposals for a new Tenure Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing.
This Direction requires the regulator to set a rent standard for registered providers of social housing.
This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.
Proposed changes to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard, the Consumer Standards Code of Practice and Electrical Safety Checks Tenant Satisfaction Measure
Proposed changes to the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard, the Consumer Standards Code of Practice and Electrical Safety Checks Tenant Satisfaction Measure
In response to: Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
In response to: Consultation on changes to the TI&A Standard
In response to: Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements: consultation
In response to: Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements: consultation
In response to: Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements: consultation
In response to: Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing: consultation
In response to: Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements: consultation
This consultation seeks views on the introduction of new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements that will allow social housing tenants and their representatives to access information related to the management of their housing.
Consultation seeking views on a regulatory Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing staff including qualification requirements.
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
In response to: Consultation on the introduction of tenant satisfaction measures
The TSMs will apply to all social housing landlords, including local authorities, housing associations and other registered social housing providers.
This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.
Social landlords, regulators and government have committed to work together to accelerate remediation of unsafe cladding on social housing and improve resident experience.
Social landlords, regulators and government have committed to work together to accelerate remediation of unsafe cladding on social housing and improve resident experience.
This consultation seeks views on government’s proposal to set a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) for socially rented homes for the first time.
Proposals for implementing measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and changes to Housing Benefit Regulations.
Topic of this consultation: This consultation seeks views on the implementation of measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. It focuses on the detail of a licensing regime and National Supported Housing Standards and includes content on Housing …
The Regulator of Social Housing’s updated equality objectives were finalised in October 2023
Proposals for implementing measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and changes to Housing Benefit Regulations.
This consultation seeks views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules.
This consultation seeks views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules.
This consultation seeks views on the introduction of new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements that will allow social housing tenants and their representatives to access information related to the management of their housing.
The Charter for Social Housing Residents: Social Housing White Paper ( ‘ Social Housing White Paper ’) included a commitment to introduce an access to information scheme for the tenants of private registered providers (PRPs). The commitment specified that the …
This consultation seeks views on the introduction of new Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements that will allow social housing tenants and their representatives to access information related to the management of their housing.
The Charter for Social Housing Residents: Social Housing White Paper ( ‘ Social Housing White Paper ’) included a commitment to introduce an access to information scheme for the tenants of private registered providers (PRPs). The commitment specified that the …
Consultation seeking views on a regulatory Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing staff including qualification requirements.
Government will begin naming and shaming failing social housing landlords on social media.
These Regulations bring into force various provisions of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36) (“the Act”).
These Regulations bring into force various provisions of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36) (“the Act”).
This consultation seeks views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules.
Motion to Approve 18:13:00 Moved by Baroness Scott of Bybrook: That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 18 January be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 12 March . Motion agreed. House adjourned at 6.14 pm.
Considered in Grand Committee 16:36:00 Moved by Baroness Scott of Bybrook: That the Grand Committee do consider the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Levelling Up, Housing & …
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on statutory guidance under s215 of the HRA 2008
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
In response to: Consultation on the consumer standards
Proposed guidance on how RSH uses, and intends to use, its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers and certain general powers following legislative changes
Proposals on standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account.
Consultation seeking views on a regulatory Competence and Conduct Standard for social housing staff including qualification requirements.
This consultation seeks views from local housing authorities, social housing landlords, tenants and applicants on proposals to amend social housing allocation rules.
In response to: Consultation on directions to the Regulator of Social Housing: tenant rights and complain…
This consultation seeks views on Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to the provision of information on tenants’ rights and complaints.
Proposed guidance on how RSH uses, and intends to use, its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers and certain general powers following legislative changes
This consultation seeks views on Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to the provision of information on tenants’ rights and complaints.
This consultation seeks views on a proposed direction from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 requires …
Proposed guidance on how RSH uses, and intends to use, its statutory regulatory and enforcement powers and certain general powers following legislative changes
Proposals on standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account.
This consultation seeks views on Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to the provision of information on tenants’ rights and complaints.
This consultation seeks views on a proposed direction from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 as amended. The Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 requires …
These Regulations are the first commencement regulations made under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 (c. 36) (“the Act”).
Proposals on standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account.
The government's response to the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee inquiry into the regulation of social housing.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex Originated in the Commons.
In response to: Revised directions to Regulator of Social Housing: tenant involvement and mutual exchange
This consultation seeks views on revised Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to tenant involvement and mutual exchange.
Third Reading 10:30:00 Motion Moved by Lord Best: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Best (CB): My Lords, let me briefly recap on this Private Member’s Bill, introduced in the other place by Bob Blackman MP, who has once …
Order of Commitment 15:20:00 Moved by Lord Best: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Best (CB): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a …
Second Reading 12:49:00 Moved by Lord Best: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Best (CB): My Lords, I am honoured to be piloting this Bill through your Lordships’ House and am grateful to noble Lords for …
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex Originated in the Commons.
This consultation seeks views on revised Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to 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 …
Consideration of Bill, not amended in the Public Bill Committee Clause 4 Licensing Regulations 10:34:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (Felicity Buchan): I beg to move amendment 1, page 4, line 37, at end …
Debate resumed. 11:04:00 Bob Blackman: I would like to say that the hon. Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark (Neil Coyle), who has just given a personal statement, has been extremely supportive on the all-party parliamentary group for ending homelessness, …
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision to enable local authorities to establish planning obligations relating to affordable housing in respect of the conversion of commercial property to residential use; and for co
This consultation seeks views on revised Directions from the Secretary of State to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to 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 …
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
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
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Lords.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of social housing; about the terms of approved schemes for the investigation of housing complaints; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to make provision about the regulation of supported exempt accommodation; to make provision about local authority oversight of, and enforcement powers relating to, the provision of supported ex
The TSMs will apply to all social housing landlords, including local authorities, housing associations and other registered social housing providers.
The TSMs will apply to all social housing landlords, including local authorities, housing associations and other registered social housing providers.
The Regulator of Social Housing's initial thinking about how we will put in place the changes to consumer regulation described in the social housing white paper
The Regulator of Social Housing's initial thinking about how we will put in place the changes to consumer regulation described in the social housing white paper
Sets out the actions the government will take to ensure that residents in social housing are safe, are listened to, live in good quality homes, and have access to redress when things go wrong.
In response to: A new deal for social housing
A Bill to regulate supported housing; to make provision about local authority oversight and the enforcement of standards of accommodation and support in supported housing; to prohibit the placing of c
Consultation on changes to the local authority housing statistics.
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on changes to its guidance on intervention, enforcement and use of powers.
Consultation on changes to the local authority housing statistics.
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on changes to its guidance on intervention, enforcement and use of powers.
Consultation on changes to the local authority housing statistics.
The Regulator of Social Housing is consulting on changes to its guidance on intervention, enforcement and use of powers.
This consultation seeks views on improving redress in the housing sector, including exploring the option of a single housing ombudsman.
This consultation seeks views on improving redress in the housing sector, including exploring the option of a single housing ombudsman.
Invites views on DCLG’s proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order to establish the social housing regulator as a stand-alone body.
This consultation seeks views on improving redress in the housing sector, including exploring the option of a single housing ombudsman.
Invites views and comments on which offences should constitute ‘banning order offences’ as defined in the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Invites views and comments on which offences should constitute ‘banning order offences’ as defined in the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Invites views on DCLG’s proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order to establish the social housing regulator as a stand-alone body.
Invites views and comments on which offences should constitute ‘banning order offences’ as defined in the Housing and Planning Act 2016.
Invites views on DCLG’s proposal to use a Legislative Reform Order to establish the social housing regulator as a stand-alone body.
Consultation on proposals for a Right to Move for social tenants moving for job related reasons.
Consultation on proposals for a Right to Move for social tenants moving for job related reasons.
Consultation on proposals for a Right to Move for social tenants moving for job related reasons.
A Bill to consolidate Regulations relating to tenancies in the social and private housing sectors; and for connected purposes