Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
The Act is aimed at improving conditions in exempt supported housing. It came into force on 29 August 2023.
A Crisis briefing said the bill aimed to “stop rogue operators from entering the market and ensure that action is taken against bad faith providers.”
The Act will:
- require local authorities in England to review supported housing in their areas and develop strategies.
- provide for the creation of a national expert advisory panel to advise on matters related to supported housing.
- give the Secretary of State power to introduce national support standards.
- give local authorities power to create local licensing schemes for exempt accommodation, and
- give the Secretary of State an option to introduce a new planning use-class for exempt accommodation.