Regulator profile
RSH
Regulator of Social Housing
Enforcement Regulator3 areas of regulation · 2 laws enforced · England
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Governance
Housing Standards
Social Housing
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.
Additional information
Post-Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, has enhanced consumer standards enforcement powers.
Legal framework
Legislation that RSH directly enforces.
Primary legislation
- Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 Act 2008
Secondary legislation
- The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Moratorium) (Prescribed Steps) Order 2010 UK Statutory Instrument 2010
Related legislation
Legislation connected to RSH's remit but not directly enforced — establishing Acts, amendments, referenced legislation, and context.
Establishing / enabling
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Housing Act 1996
UK Act of Parliament 1996 -
The Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (Registration of Local Authorities) Order 2010
UK Statutory Instrument 2010 -
Social Housing Rents (Exceptions and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2016
UK Statutory Instrument 2016 -
The Legislative Reform (Regulator of Social Housing) (England) Order 2018
UK Statutory Instrument 2018 -
DP Law Enforcement IoM Adequacy Regs 2025
UK Statutory Instrument 2025
Administered / monitored
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Housing Act 1985
UK Act of Parliament 1985 -
LTA 1985
UK Act of Parliament 1985 -
Equality Act 2010
UK Act of Parliament 2010 -
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Amendment) Regulations 2022
UK Statutory Instrument 2022
Amendments / commencements
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The Transfer of Housing Corporation Functions (Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2008
UK Statutory Instrument 2008 -
Housing and Planning Act 2016
UK Act of Parliament 2016 -
Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023
UK Act of Parliament 2023
Referenced in enforcement
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Housing Act 2004 (HHSRS framework)
UK Act of Parliament 2004 -
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
UK Statutory Instrument 2020 -
Building Safety Act 2022
UK Act of Parliament 2022