This Act makes provision in respect of registered social landlords by amending existing Acts, including in particular the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).

Sections 3 to 5 make provision about requirements to be complied with when certain changes are made in respect of the constitutional arrangements or structure of a registered social landlord.

Sections 6 to 9 make provision about the Welsh Ministers’ power to intervene in respect of the officers or management of a registered social landlord.

Section 10 makes provision about the Welsh Ministers’ powers in respect of inquiries into registered social landlords.

Sections 11 and 12 make provision about enforcement notices and penalties.

Sections 13 to 15 make provision about disposals of land by registered social landlords.

Section 16 introduces Schedule 1, making provision limiting local authority influence on the boards of registered social landlords.

Sections 17 to 20 contain general provisions applicable to the Act, including provision about the power to make consequential amendments, and the coming into force of the Act.