DTP Briefing: The Rent Standard and Regulatory Compliance – A Guide for Social Housing Boards

Why this is essential for board members: In the changing landscape of social housing, Board Members of Registered Providers must navigate complex regulatory and legislative requirements, especially concerning rent setting and compliance with the Rent Standard.

In this briefing, DTP Director Sarah Jackson will provide critical insights and practical guidance to ensure that Board Members are equipped to understand the key requirements around the Rent Standard and the forms of assurance they should seek.

Date & Time: Thursday, 22 February | 4:00 - 5:30 PM, including a 30 minute Q&A session.

Fee: £75.00

Target Audience: Social Housing Board Members

Key Highlights:

Comprehensive summary of key regulatory and legislative requirements in rent setting.
Expert advice on forms of assurance for compliance with the Rent Standard.
Exploration of challenges in some of the excepted categories from the Rent Standard such as Specialised Supported Housing and Temporary Social Housing.
Analysis of common themes from DTP’s rent compliance reviews and the Regulator of Social Housing’s regulatory notices and judgements.

Outcomes:

Plain English explanation about the requirements for rent compliance for different forms of tenancy.
Clarity about what board members should be looking for in reporting to provide them with assurance around compliance.
Warning signs to watch our for in relation to possible gaps in assurance.
Advice to strengthen assurance and the approach to periodic review.

Be prepared and informed: Enhance your Board's effectiveness and ensure adherence to the highest standards of compliance and governance.

Register Now: The event is limited to 12 spaces.

The Rent Standard and Regulatory Compliance – A guide for Boards