Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
Accepted
It was clear from our evidence that the quality of provision of exempt accommodation varies greatly and that the poor quality provision puts already vulnerable residents at serious risk. The Government fears “unintended consequences” from further regulation and points to councils that have turned things around within the funding envelope …
Government response. The government will bring forward national standards for support and give local authorities the power to set up licensing schemes where there is poor quality supported housing; they will formally consult with the sector to develop these standards and licensing …
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
Accepted
The Government should provide new burdens funding to local authorities to ensure that they can carry out these duties to the best of their ability, recognising that improving the overall standard of exempt accommodation and making it more consistent is likely to save resources in the long-term. The Government should …
Government response. The Department will work with local authorities to estimate costs and will carry out a new burdens assessment into the measures set out in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill once it has Royal Assent.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
Accepted
Demand for exempt accommodation is driven in part by a shortage of affordable homes. To solve the issues found in exempt accommodation the Government must solve the wider housing crisis. We reiterate the recommendations from our 2020 report, “Building more social housing”—in particular, our call on the Government to build …
Government response. The government states that through the £11.5 billion Affordable Homes Programme, they deliver affordable homes for both sale and rent, and will increase the share of social rent homes within the programme, also stating that since 2010, they have delivered …
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Recommendation
Third Report - Exempt Accommodation
Accepted
The lease-based model has its place in exempt accommodation, by enabling access to properties for decent providers who would otherwise not be able to purchase properties outright. However, it can be exploited by those whose primary objective is to make huge profits at the expense of the taxpayer: we received …
Government response. The government says it will strongly support local authorities in taking action against exploitative landlords. Measures in the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill include a proposed fit and proper person test. They will also consider how they can align the …
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government