PART 2REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS

CHAPTER 1PERFORMANCE

I1I235Standards of performance

Before section 34 of the Housing Act 1996 (but after the italic heading immediately before that section) insert—

33AStandards of performance

1

The Welsh Ministers may set standards to be met by registered social landlords in connection with—

a

their functions relating to the provision of housing, and

b

matters relating to their governance and financial management.

2

In setting standards the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.

3

This section does not apply in relation to a registered social landlord's provision of housing in England.