RSH considers compulsory deregistration of Easy Housing Association
Summary
The Regulator of Social Housing is considering compulsory de-registration of Easy Housing Association after concluding that the provider has persistently failed to meet governance, financial viability and rent standard requirements. RSH has extended statutory board appointments for a further three months while it considers next steps and seeks to protect tenants’ interests.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors because it highlights regulatory intervention where a housing provider’s governance, rent-setting and tenant safety arrangements are judged inadequate. It may affect the management and oversight of social housing stock, particularly where homes are held through lease arrangements with private landlords.
Key points
- RSH is considering removing Easy Housing Association from the register of social housing providers.
- The regulator says Easy has not met the Governance and Financial Viability Standard or the Rent Standard.
- RSH has extended statutory board appointments for three months while it considers de-registration.
- Easy operates in Birmingham and London and provides housing through lease agreements with private landlords.
- RSH says Easy has not cooperated sufficiently with enforcement measures and appointed individuals.
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