Shapps: cabinet will back decision to scrap housing regulator

History lessons

Cala appeal dismissed in court

A developer has lost its appeal against communities secretary Eric Pickles’ decision to scrap regional planning targets.

The gospel according to Matthew

On Monday, Matthew Bailes takes charge of regulation at the Homes and Communities Agency as the Tenant Services Authority shuts its doors for good. Martin Hilditch meets the self-confessed career civil servant to find out what’s in store.

Tenants to have vital role in shaping new panels

Tenants’ organisations will play an integral role in producing guidance for new tenant panels.

Guess who?

It might be unclear what the regulator’s boss Claer Lloyd-Jones’s title is, but as Martin Hilditch finds out, we finally have some indication of what the Tenant Services Authority has been up to in the past year.

Uncertain times for tenants

Co-operatives need clarification over tenure regime for members, says Brynmor Adams, barrister at Five Paper

Middle ground

A proposed definition of intermediate market rent needs expanding or landlords could risk breaching new standards, says Jonathan Cox

Cause for concern

A recent security breach highlights why social housing providers should consider how they handle data, say legal experts Alison Deighton and Amy Carswell

Avoid a brush with the law

Should social landlords be responsible for keeping disabled tenants’ homes in good decorative order?

Close inspection

Tenant panels are set to play a key role in the regulation of the social housing sector. As tenant groups launch documents outlining their make up, Nic Bliss examines the challenges facing the new bodies.