The Social Housing (Regulation) Bill received its first reading in Parliament on 8th June following its inclusion in the Queen’s Speech.
The aim of the Bill is to have more people living in decent, well-looked-after homes and to redress the balance between landlord and tenant. The Regulator of Social Housing will have stronger powers to issue unlimited fines, enter properties at short notice and ensure emergency repairs are carried out. Provisions in the Bill include: The […]