Is there a governing body for housing associations?
Is there a governing body for housing associations?
Both local authorities and housing associations are governed by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Associations. Both should have a proper scheme, available to the public, for deciding who gets any vacant homes.
What are housing associations responsibilities?
Your council or housing association must deal with gas, electrical and fire safety issues. They should also make sure your home is fit to live in. Your home may not be fit to live in because of hazards such as: damp, condensation, and mould.
How do I report a housing association to the Regulator?
Email us at [email protected] or use our online complaint form.
Is the Scottish Housing Regulator responsible for social housing?
These exemptions are allowed under the SHQS guidance. The Scottish Housing Regulator is responsible for monitoring the performance of social landlords. We set a target for local authority landlords and registered social landlords to bring their housing stock up to SHQS standard by April 2015.
How does Scottish Housing Quality Standard Guidance work?
This guidance consists of annexes that lay out the detail of the SHQS elements. They are written using very specific column headings.
What are the regulatory standards for social housing?
Regulatory standards. Regulatory standards that registered providers of social housing must meet. Regulatory standards contain specific expectations and the outcomes that providers are expected to achieve.
Are there any exemptions for social landlords in Scotland?
These exemptions are allowed under the SHQS guidance. The Scottish Housing Regulator is responsible for monitoring the performance of social landlords. The current Covid-19 crisis might impact on social landlords’ efforts to comply with statutory and regulatory responsibilities relating to house condition.