What RSH does
Regulates registered providers of social housing in England. Sets and enforces standards for governance, financial viability, and consumer outcomes including safety, quality, and neighbourhood management.
Post-Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, has enhanced consumer standards enforcement powers.
Contact RSH
- enquiries@rsh.gov.uk
- Phone
- 0300 124 5225
Official guidance from RSH
Curated guidance documents to help you understand your obligations.
Regulator of Social Housing (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Memorandum of Understanding between Regulator of Social Housing and the Housing Ombudsman (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
TSM Requirements: Direction to registered providers (preview) (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
The Accounting Direction for social housing in England published 2022 updated 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Information required from registered providers (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Tenant Satisfaction Measures - FAQs (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Fees guidance 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
Guidance to all private registered providers on submitting annual accounts (opens in a new tab)
Detailed Guidance
View all 38 guidance documents (opens in a new tab)
Legal framework
Legislation that RSH directly enforces.
Primary legislation
Secondary legislation
Related legislation
Legislation connected to RSH’s remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.