Social Housing Tenure Standard: Direction to the Regulator of Social Housing

This consultation seeks views on a proposed Direction from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Regulator of Social Housing (the Regulator), using powers under section 197 of the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) as amended. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the Act) introduces significant reforms to the assured tenancy framework, establishing a simpler and more secure tenancy system. Key changes include abolishing Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, replacing assured shorthold tenancies with assured periodic (rolling) tenancies and removing fixed-term assured tenancies. These changes will strengthen tenant security and rights to reclaim properties for landlords when it is necessary. Government is working towards commencing the Act for the social rented sector in October 2027 and once commenced, reforms will directly impact landlords within the social rented sector who operate under this framework, n