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<p>The Social Housing Green Paper sets out our proposals to ensure that homes are
safe and decent, that residents are treated with dignity and respect, and that we
have the social housing we need for the future. Alongside this we conducted an in-depth
review of the regulation of social housing to ensure it remains fit-for-purpose, reflects
changes in the social housing sector and will support delivery of the Green Paper
objectives. Building on the review of regulation and the Green Paper, the Social Housing
White Paper will be published later this year.</p><p>As set out in my answer of 21
July 2020 to the Honourable Member for Ladywood (Questions: 75242, 75243 and 75244),
whether or not accommodation is ‘exempt’ is a matter for local authority housing benefit
departments. The Regulator of Social Housing regulates only those landlords that wish
to register with it and who are able to meet its registration requirements (other
than local authorities who own homes that are automatically registered). All housing
must comply with housing health and safety and building regulations legislation, which
is designed to ensure adequate living standards.</p>
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