How we approach regulatory judgements and gradings
Summary
The Regulator of Social Housing has updated its guidance on how it publishes regulatory judgements and gradings, including language changes to reflect the Competence and Conduct Standard. The guidance explains when judgements are issued, how grades are applied to large and small landlords, and how different types of regulatory engagement affect published outcomes.
Why it matters
Residential property surveyors working with social housing providers should understand how regulatory judgements and grades are formed, as these can influence landlord governance, viability and compliance expectations. The update also signals the regulator’s current approach to evidence-based assessment and publication, which may affect inspection and engagement outcomes.
Key points
- Guidance updated to reflect the Competence and Conduct Standard.
- Regulatory judgements are evidence-based and summarise how well landlords deliver standards outcomes.
- Large landlords receive published judgements and grades; small landlords do not usually receive grades.
- Judgements may follow programmed inspections, stability checks or other regulatory engagement.
- The regulator says all landlords should aim for a G1 grade.
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