C1Part 2Regulation of Social Housing

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Chapter 6Regulatory powers

Standards

197I1Direction by Secretary of State

1

The Secretary of State may direct the regulator—

a

to set a standard under section 193 F2or 194,

b

about the content of standards under section 193 F1or 194, or

c

to have regard to specified objectives when setting standards under section 193 or 194.

2

The Secretary of State may give a direction under subsection (1)(a) or (b) only if it relates, in the Secretary of State's opinion, to—

a

quality of accommodation,

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tenure,

b

rent, F4...

c

involvement by tenants in the management by registered providers of accommodation F7, or

d

methods of assisting tenants to exchange tenancies.

3

In deciding whether to give a direction the Secretary of State shall, in particular, have regard to the regulator's fundamental objectives.

4

Before giving a direction the Secretary of State must consult—

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the HCA,

a

the regulator,

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the Greater London Authority,

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d

one or more bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of local housing authorities,

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any body for the time being nominated under section 278A,

e

one or moreF5other bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of tenants of social housing, and

f

one or more bodies appearing to the Secretary of State to represent the interests of registered providers.

5

Before giving a direction about a standard which would apply to charities the Secretary of State must consult the Charity Commission.

6

A direction may disapply the requirement to consult under section 196 in relation to specified matters.

7

The regulator shall comply with any direction.

8

The Secretary of State shall publish—

a

each proposed direction that is the subject of a consultation,

b

each response to a consultation, and

c

each direction.