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Housing update
29 March 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses reforms in social housing regulation to ensure safe and decent living conditions for residents.
Action Requested
The Government will introduce legislation to regulate social housing landlords on safety, transparency, and tenant engagement. Additionally, a Resident Panel of 250 tenants will be established to advise the Government on policy improvements and a Tenant Factsheet will be published to clarify the roles of key support organizations for residents.
Key Facts
- In 2019, 13% of social homes were classified as non-decent.
- Legislation will enable proactive regulation with new enforcement powers against failing landlords.
- The Resident Panel will consist of 250 tenants meeting every four months.
- The Tenant Factsheet outlines support and clarifies the roles of the Housing Ombudsman Service and the Regulator.
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