Structure of the Act Part 2 – Regulation of Social Housing Standards Section 193 – Provision of social housing
543.Subsection (1) of section 193 gives the regulator the power to set standards for registered providers in respect of the social housing that they own. These standards may be in relation to the nature, extent and quality of accommodation, facilities and services provided by them in connection with social housing.
544.Subsection (2) of this section further provides that the standards that the regulator sets under subsection (1) may incorporate rules in relation to the matters set out in paragraphs (a) to (j) of subsection (2) as follows:
545.Subsection (3) provides that in setting standards, the regulator must have regard to the desirability of registered providers being free to choose how to provide services and conduct business.