April 2024: Member briefing
This NFA member briefing sets out the Regulator’s new approach to regulating the sector.
ALMO regulation
March 2024: NFA Consultation response
The NFA has submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on the Competence and Conduct Standard consultation
NFA Response to the Competence and Conduct Standard consultation Read More »
October 2023: NFA consultation response
The NFA has responded to the Regulator of Social Housing’s consultation on the new Consumer Standards.
NFA response to the Regulator of Social Housing’s draft Consumer Standards consultation Read More »
May 2022: DLUHC correspondence
Letter from DLUHC to advise social housing providers that a requirement to have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the social housing sector will come into force on 1 October 2022.
Letter from Eddie Hughes regarding smoke and carbon monoxide testing Read More »
November 2021: Joint NFA and CWAG publication
This joint report from the NFA and CWAG (Councils with ALMOs Group) reviews the range of models of management, partnership and assurance that have evolved between ALMOs and their parent councils. It aims to inform conversations between local authorities and ALMOs about how they meet the challenges of post-pandemic recovery while making sure they comply with the provisions of the Social Housing White Paper and the new regulatory environment.
It includes a checklist of 34 questions to help track compliance in nine key areas across resident engagement, performance monitoring, audit and risk management, and health & safety.
19 July 2021: ARCH/NFA consultation response
On 8 June 2021 the Government began consultation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans in High-Rise Residential Buildings. It sought views on implementing the Grenfell Inquiry’s recommendations for a systematic approach to making sure vulnerable residents can easily evacuate high-rise homes in an emergency.
Home Office consultation on Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Read More »
August 2018: NFA members briefing
Spring 2018: Submission
August 2018: Green paper
After the Grenfell Tower fire, government undertook to bring forward a Green Paper to address the challenges faced by tenants and landlords in the social housing sector. The NFA, on behalf of its members, submitted the ALMO sector’s views and suggestions.
November 2020: Charter
August 2018: Consultation
August 2018: NFA briefing
The social housing green and white papers are part of the government response to the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017. These consultations and policy documents, and the NFA briefings prepared for members, document a new emphasis on ensuring tenants are heard.
November 2018: NFA briefing
As part of the Social Housing Green Paper, the government called specifically for evidence on regulation and the role of the RSH. This short briefing was prepared to explain to members the history of the regulation of social housing, the reasons for this consultation, and information about the consultation itself.
NFA briefing for tenants on the regulation of social housing Read More »
Spring 2013: Multi-sector report
From 1 April 2013, the Localism Act 2011 put new arrangements in place for dealing with complaints by social tenants against their landlords. Councillors, tenant panels and MPs (designated persons) were to play a more active role in resolving complaints at the local level.