The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has today, 28 July 2026, emphasised the critical role of good governance in providing more and improved social homes for tenants. This follows the publication of its regulatory casework review, which details key themes from its economic and consumer regulation over the last year.
The review's findings, drawn from inspections and responsive work with housing associations, other private registered providers, and councils, outline several priorities for landlords. These include ensuring tenant safety through robust data and effective systems, embedding an effective risk management culture, and using data to drive continuous improvement.
Landlords are also expected to demonstrate strategic value for money by linking spending decisions to clear objectives, ensuring strong governance of financial risks, and working with the RSH to protect tenants. Kate Dodsworth, Deputy Chief Executive at RSH, stated that keeping tenants safe, maintaining sound finances, and achieving value for money all depend on good governance.
The RSH holds landlords accountable for failing to meet standards, with tenant safety remaining a top priority. The regulator's focus on improvement has reportedly led to several landlords resolving issues and securing higher consumer and governance grades.