Part 2

Regulation of Social Housing
Chapter 1

Introduction

Preliminary

Structural overview
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This Part replaces the system of “registered social landlords” under Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52).
2
That Part will continue to apply in relation to Wales (see section 61).
3
Certain provisions of that Part—
a
are applied in relation to England by this Part (see section 179), or
b
are preserved although they apply to England only (see section 124).
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The Table describes the content of this Part.
Chapter | Sections | Topic | Contents
1 | 59 to 80 | Introduction | 1. Preliminary 2. Social housing 3. Other key concepts
2 | 81 to 109 | The Social Housing Regulator | 1. Constitution 2. Proceedings 3. Powers 4. Money 5. Relationship with other bodies 6. Information
3 | 110 to 121 | Registration | 1. Introduction 2. Eligibility 3. Procedure
4 | 122 to 169 | Registered providers | 1. General provisions 2. Accounts 3. Insolvency etc. 4. Restructuring and dissolution
5 | 170 to 191 | Disposal of property | 1. Introductory 2. Regulator’s consent 3. Proceeds 4. Tenants' rights and duties 5. Miscellaneous 6. Right to acquire 7. Consents under other legislation
6 | 192 to 217 | Regulatory powers | 1. Standards 2. Monitoring 3. Management and constitution 4. Guidance 5. Managers of social housing
7 | 218 to 269 | Enforcement powers | 1. General 2. Enforcement notice 3. Penalty 4. Compensation 5. Management 6. Restrictions on dealings 7. Suspension and removal of officers
8 | 270 to 278 | General | 1. Interpretation 2. Miscellaneous