Service standards
The service standards you can expect from the Regulator of Social Housing.
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We are considering the effects of the implementation of our new operating model on our service standards, so the contents this page may be subject to review.
The guide on this page details further information about the standards we measure ourselves against when dealing with different types of enquiries and information provision. We provide a responsive service, through our Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team to ensure that all enquiries received by the regulator are handled efficiently and effectively.
We will:
- ensure we are responsive to individual and organisational needs
- communicate in the most effective way
- value feedback
- minimise burdens on those we regulate
- provide relevant and up to date information
- be clear in our expectations of you
How we communicate
We aim to provide you with clear information, advice and guidance. This may be through:
- letters
- emails
- phone calls
- information on our website
- face to face conversations with registered providers
Information we provide
We provide information, advice and guidance to providers in many ways. All of our published information can be found on our website.
We also provide a responsive service, through our Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team to ensure that all enquiries received by the regulator are handled efficiently and effectively.
Further information about the standards we measure ourselves against when dealing with different types of enquiries and information provision can be found in the Service standards documents on this page.
Links to further information on our statutory processes and other services are available on our homepage.
Our approach to regulation and compliance
We follow government guidance and best practice to deliver better regulation and we will minimise as far as possible the regulatory burden on those we regulate. Registered providers of social housing must meet our Regulatory standards. These standards, the codes of practice and guidance on how we will carry out our regulatory role are outlined in the Regulatory Framework.
Full details of our regulatory approach, our approach to compliance, our risk assessment framework and our approach to enforcement can be found in Regulating the Standards.
Feedback on our service
We value comments from you to help us make sure that our service is meeting your needs. We would like to hear from you whether your experience of us has been good or in need of improvement. You can provide feedback in the following ways:
- by responding to our consultations
- by emailing comments or compliments to [email protected]
- telephoning us on 0300 124 5225
- direct to our staff
Complaints
If we have failed to meet your expectations or you have a complaint about our service, please use our complaints process.
Appeals against our decisions
If you are a registered provider, please refer to our guidance and appeal form to appeal against our decisions
We will acknowledge that we have received your appeal and will then set a date for the appeals panel to meet. It will meet in private and look at your appeal submission and any material provided by the decision maker. We will send you a response to your appeal within 5 working days from the date of the appeals panel.
Service standard performance data
See our performance data collections page to check how we are doing.
Unacceptable behaviour
The regulator is committed to providing a safe environment for its staff and does not expect them to tolerate unacceptable behaviour. See our approach to unacceptable behaviour.
How to contact the regulator
For general enquiries contact the Referrals and Regulatory Enquiries team:
email: [email protected]
phone: 0300 124 5225
write to:
Regulator of Social Housing
Level 2
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds LS1 4AP
On request, the regulator will make reasonable adjustments to these contact options in accordance with its duties under the Equalities Act 2010.
Privacy notice
The regulator is committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal data. Please read our privacy notice to find out more about how we do this.
Updates to this page
Published 8 April 2015Last updated 13 June 2024 + show all updates
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The contents of this page may be subject to review following the implementation of our new operating model.
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Link changed to new collections page for Service Standard performance data .
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First published.