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This rent standard applies from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
This page includes the Value for Money Standard that registered providers of social housing must comply with and the supporting Code of Practice.
This note includes the value for money metrics that providers must report on as part of their Annual Accounts reporting and also explains how to calculate the metrics.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Tenant Involvement and Empowerment Standard is one of four consumer standards that registered providers of social housing must comply with.
Statutory guidance for local housing authorities on the extension of rent repayment orders.
Guidance explaining the criteria for making a selective licensing scheme.
How to rent privately, including your rights and responsibilities.
Methodology landlords may choose to follow when considering how to meet the consumer standards requirement on the provision of information to tenants.
This publication sets out the principles of the Regulator of Social Housing’s (RSH) fee-charging scheme and practical guidance about its operation.
What we do and how we approach regulating landlords.
What we require from each different type of landlord and the approach we will take
The Home Standard is one of four consumer standards that registered providers of social housing must comply with.
Information on the requirement for lettings agents and property managers in England to belong to a government approved redress scheme.
Statutory guidance for local housing authorities on civil penalties.
How to set up and register flat management companies, right to manage (RTM) companies and commonhold associations.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on social housing allocations and the Right to Move.
Information about RSH's regulatory standards, how we regulate registered providers, our information requirements and other guidance
Guidance for social housing providers and those involved in providing housing repair services.
What to do if you live in social housing and you have a problem with your home or landlord
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