RSH publishes latest regulatory judgements including consumer upgrade for Cobalt Housing Limited
Summary
The Regulator of Social Housing has published updated regulatory judgements for four landlords, including a consumer regulation upgrade for Cobalt Housing Limited to C1 after improvements to its repairs service. Inclusion Housing Community Interest Company was upgraded in governance and financial viability, while a gas safety-related regulatory notice for Sheffield City Council was removed after the underlying issues were resolved.
Why it matters
These judgements highlight the regulator’s continued focus on consumer standards, repairs performance, governance and financial resilience across social housing providers. Surveyors working with social landlords should note the emphasis on timely repairs, gas safety compliance and risk management under the revised regulatory regime.
Key points
- Cobalt Housing Limited was upgraded to consumer grade C1 after improving its repairs service.
- Inclusion Housing CIC moved from G3/V3 to G2/V2 following governance improvements.
- RSH said Inclusion still needs to strengthen governance and manage risks linked to long lease arrangements.
- A regulatory notice for Sheffield City Council was removed after gas safety issues were resolved.
- RSH referenced revised consumer standards introduced on 1 April 2024 under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023.
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