Regulatory Casework Review 2026
Summary
The Regulator of Social Housing’s 2026 casework review draws lessons from its recent regulation of social landlords, focusing on governance, financial viability, consumer standards and tenant safety. It says landlords need stronger risk management, better use of data, and more robust assurance to demonstrate compliance and deliver safe, good-quality homes.
Why it matters
Although aimed at social landlords, the review highlights expectations around safety assurance, governance and risk management that are relevant to surveyors working with residential stock. It also reinforces the importance of identifying defects and compliance gaps early, particularly where health and safety checks are not followed through effectively.
Key points
- Review covers governance, financial viability, value for money and consumer standards.
- Tenant safety and statutory compliance remain central regulatory priorities.
- Some landlords complete checks but fail to act on identified risks.
- Strong governance, data quality and accountability are presented as essential.
- Early self-referral and transparent engagement with the regulator are encouraged.
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