The Supported Housing Regulation Consultation
Regulatory readiness reviews
- Reviewing governance, policies and procedures.
- Assessment of needs assessment processes.
- Property and scheme compliance reviews.
- Identifying areas likely to present licensing risks.
Licensing preparation and applications
- Preparing applications.
- Advising on licensing conditions.
- Representations during the application process.
- Assisting with appeals and challenges.
Assessing if the schemes meet the definition of exempt accommodation
- Reviewing support models.
- Structuring arrangement with support providers.
Housing benefit risk audits
- Housing benefit eligibility reviews.
- Advice on exempt accommodation/managed accommodation status.
- Contingency planning for schemes.
Governance and board training
- Director/Trustee training sessions.
- Regulatory update briefings.
- Governance effectiveness reviews.
- Board workshops on strategic compliance planning.
Contracting and partnership advice
- Reviews of support agreements.
- Service level agreements.
- Management agreements.
- Clarification of responsibilities for compliance and licensing.
Enforcement and dispute resolution
- Improvement notices.
- Licence enforcement action.
- Housing benefit challenges.
- Judicial review or appeal issues.
Key contacts
Samantha Grix
Partner
Narin Masera
Solicitor
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