Housing Roundtable

Renters’ Rights Act 2025: The impact on private renting so far  

The roundtable took place on 22 September 2026, with Robin Stewart, Partner at Anthony Gold Solicitors. Robin explored how the sector has responded since implementation, looked at key cases emerging through the courts and tribunal system, the impact on local authority enforcement and what the changes mean for private sector landlords. 

You can read the five key takeaways from this event and catch up on the recording here. 

HHSRS 2026 Scoring Calculator and Case Studies 

We have a number of resources available to support practitioners in England in calculating their assessment scores using the new HHSRS.  

Visit The Housing App website to get free access to our digital scoring calculator and easy access to the case studies. Visit the website and click on ‘Use our free HHSRS calculator’ to access the free resources including the case studies. To use the calculator for the first time, you will need to enter your email address.  

See The Housing App in action

Join us for a live Open to All demo of The Housing App and see how it can support the full inspection journey, from collecting evidence and completing HHSRS assessments to producing a clear, professional report.

The session will also showcase the new document export feature and how a more consistent digital process can help reduce the time between inspection and assessment completion, with a live Q&A. Register for free here.

HHSRS 2026 Transition E-learning 

To get practitioners up to speed on the revised system, HHSRS 2026 Transition Training is now available. This e-learning is designed for practitioners already competent in HHSRS. It offers the opportunity to update your knowledge and become familiar with the key changes introduced through the 2026 regulations. Enrol here: HHSRS 2026 Transition Training (CPD: 3 hours) 

HHSRS Practitioner (England) 

Gain the knowledge, confidence and practical competence needed to carry out HHSRS assessments under the revised 2026 framework. This comprehensive blended learning programme combines interactive e-learning, expert-led webinars, practical hazard assessment exercises and a workplace-based inspection assignment. Designed for housing professionals undertaking HHSRS assessments as part of their role, this course develops consistent, evidence-based assessment skills and provides successful delegates with a Certificate of Competence, demonstrating their ability to identify and assess housing hazards with confidence. Find out more and book your place here. 

Practical Use of Community Protection Notices 

We have teamed up again with Resolve to deliver a morning webinar on the effective use of CPNs. Aimed at officers that deal with anti-social behaviour and nuisance, the course will help delegates identify suitable cases for using a CPN, understand the evidence required, the need for partnership working, how to draft a warning and a notice, and deal with breaches. Places are still available for our next course on 19 October.  where you can explore real-life scenarios and gain the tools you need to use these notices back at your workplace. 

Looking ahead to RHE Housing 2027 

As the housing sector adapts to HHSRS 2026, the Renters' Rights Act and growing climate-related risks, book your ticket for RHE Housing on 9 February 2027 to hear from sector experts and policy leaders, network, explore and share experiences with peers. Explore climate-related housing hazards, the latest thinking on damp and mould, enforcement practice, housing standards and regulatory change, while gaining practical guidance you can apply immediately. Designed for local authority and social housing professionals, this conference will help you navigate emerging challenges, improve decision-making and deliver better outcomes for residents. 

Do you want to be part of the conference?  

We're looking for local authority officers to share practical case studies. Whether you've taken enforcement action, developed an innovative partnership approach or found a practical solution to a challenging case, I'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to share your experience and highlight what worked (and what didn't) with colleagues from across the country when it comes to dealing with the impact of climate change on housing. Please drop me an email: jmanners@rheglobal.com