The Supported Housing regulation consultation is seeking views on the Government’s proposals to introduce a locally led licensing regime for supported housing, and new National Supported Housing Standards, as mandated in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. The Government is also consulting on changes to Housing Benefit Regulations. This could have a significant impact on the provision and quality of supported housing and the recovery of Housing Benefit, which the Government is proposing to tighten up with the potential implementation of a definition of care, support and supervision.
The consultation is due to close on 15 May 2025. This webinar will discuss the key provisions proposed, how these could impact RPs, Local Authorities and charities, and what aspects could cause particular difficulties
Topics Covered:
- Licencing
- Regulatory Standards
- Planning use class
- House Benefit changes
Speakers:
Samantha Grix, Partner, Banking, Governance & Corporate
Samantha advises Private Registered Providers and Local Authorities across a spectrum of matters affecting the social housing sector including Housing Management and has specialist knowledge of rent regulation.
Samantha leads on rent regulation and advises both private Registered Providers and local authorities (RPs) of all sizes. She has in depth knowledge of rent regulation, both historical and present, as well as the overarching regulatory framework applicable to RPs. Samantha regularly advises RPs on compliance, self-referral to the Regulator of Social Housing and advises on and undertakes investigations in respect of complex rent regulation matters.
Gemma Bell, Partner, Banking, Governance & Corporate
Gemma advises on a range of areas including social housing regulatory, charity law, governance, company and community benefit society law, corporate restructuring projects, joint ventures, stock transfers and mergers and acquisitions.
Gemma acts for a range of clients nationally including housing associations, local authorities, charities and social enterprises.
Narin Masera, Solicitor, Banking, Governance & Corporate
Narin is a Solicitor in our Banking, Governance & Corporate team who specialises in Inquests.
Narin has advised a range of clients on a number of complex multi-agency inquests and has extensive experience on working on Article 2 inquests and inquests that are conducted in an Article 2 compliant fashion.
Narin has advised Registered Providers of both general needs housing , specialist supported housing and charities. Narin’s background in housing management and property litigation provides Narin with unique knowledge of the sector and allows her to guide Registered Providers throughout the inquest process.
You will receive an email from Devonshires to confirm your place. Please note, places for this event are limited and may become oversubscribed. Clients of Devonshires will have priority and where we are heavily oversubscribed, we will limit places per organisation.
