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A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
Guidance for non-specialists, particularly private landlords, about the requirements under the Housing Act 2004 in relation to the HHSRS.
Information about annual rent increases limit from April 2024
Information relating to the Renters (Reform) Bill which was introduced to Parliament on 17 May 2023.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Guidance about inspections and assessment of hazards in housing given under section 9 of the Housing Act 2004.
Outcomes landlords must deliver about the safety and quality of tenants’ homes.
Outcomes landlords must deliver about being open with tenants and treating them with fairness and respect so that tenants can access services, raise complaints, influence decision making and hold their landlord to account.
To help tenants and landlords understand what is expected under the consumer standards and how landlords might deliver the outcomes of the standards.
The definition of what is a decent home and guidance on how the decent homes standard should be implemented.
Outcomes social landlords must deliver about the fair allocation and letting of homes and how tenancies are managed and ended by landlords.
Outcomes landlords must deliver about engaging with other relevant parties so that tenants can live in safe and well-maintained neighbourhoods and feel safe in their homes.
RSH regularly updates its list of registered providers and publishes regulatory assessments of these providers.
This guide is for current private residential landlords and anyone interested in letting a property in the private rented sector.
The information required by the Regulator of Social Housing and the deadlines for submission.
Guidance for landlords and tenants to explain the possession action process in the county courts in England.
The A to Z list links to all landlords with a published regulatory judgement. Regulatory judgements are our published view of how well a landlord is delivering the outcomes of our standards.
Information on the review of the Decent Homes Standard.
This page provides details on how to register or de-register as a social housing provider and includes application forms.
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