Landlords with robust governance are best placed to deliver more and better social homes, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has said.
RSH has published its regulatory casework review, drawing on inspections and responsive casework across housing associations, other private registered providers, and councils over the past year.
The review highlights that effective governance underpins every priority landlords must get right:
• keeping tenants safe through strong data and clear accountability;
• embedding risk management with board oversight;
• using insight to drive continuous improvement;
• demonstrating strategic value for money;
• stress-testing financial plans;
• making early self-referrals;
• listening to tenants to shape services.
Comment
Kate Dodsworth, Deputy Chief Executive at RSH, said: ‘Social landlords have a crucial role to play in building more homes for people on waiting lists, while improving existing homes too.
‘Two years ago, we were given a stronger role to go out and inspect landlords across the country. We are seeing very clearly that keeping tenants safe, having sound finances, and achieving value for money all depend on good governance. Landlords that prioritise quality data, stress test their plans, and address problems quickly are best placed to seize the opportunities afforded by additional grant funding – so they can build more and better social homes for tenants.’
