A Reformed Decent Homes Standard for Social and Privately Rented Homes Consultation

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking feedback on the reforms to the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) proposed in this consultation. Notably, the reformed DHS will now apply to both social and privately rented homes in England. This consultation invites views on potential changes to the DHS, its implementation, and timelines.

These proposals should be considered alongside the consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for the social housing sector.

A copy of the consultation and the online survey can be accessed by clicking the link to the consultation.

If you have any questions about this consultation please contact: DecentHomesReview@communities.gov.uk

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The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking feedback on the reforms to the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) proposed in this consultation. Notably, the reformed DHS will now apply to both social and privately rented homes in England. This consultation invites views on potential changes to the DHS, its implementation, and timelines.

These proposals should be considered alongside the consultation on minimum energy efficiency standards for the social housing sector.

A copy of the consultation and the online survey can be accessed by clicking the link to the consultation.

If you have any questions about this consultation please contact: DecentHomesReview@communities.gov.uk

We’d love to hear your views on Platform services! Sign up here to share your thoughts.

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