The government is to consult on a new Decent Homes Standard for the rented sectors.
The consultation, which will launch as soon as possible, will look to ensure safe, secure housing is the standard people can expect in both social housing and private rented properties.
Legislation for Awaab’s Law in the social rented sector will also be brought forward this autumn, so hazards such as damp and mould must be investigated and remedied to set timescales.
The government said it would also introduce new access to information requirements for housing associations, to enable tenants from the 2.5m households managed by housing associations to hold their landlords to account and drive up the quality of the housing and services they provide.
Other standards to be introduced include a competence and conduct standard for the social rented sector that aims to ensure staff have the right skills, behaviours and experience to carry out the role they have in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society.
The new standard, which will include qualification requirements for senior managers and executives, will help to raise standards across the sector, said the government, ensuring tenants receive a professional service and are treated with respect and dignity.
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