Cardo Group comments on the Government's new Decent Homes Standard consultation

Decent Homes Standard: 1 in 5 properties need improvements

The government is set to replace the existing Decent Homes Standard with an updated version and extend it to the private rented sector as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill.  The Decent Homes Standard is a set of criteria that aims to make sure housing is safe, modern, and in good repair. It’s been in force in the social housing sector since 2001. Data suggests that one in five rental properties will need improvements to be compliant, so how can l…

Cardo Group comments on the Government's new Decent Homes Standard consultation

Alana McCarthy, Director of Partnerships at Cardo Group, comments on the launch of Government’s consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard for social and private rented homes, welcoming the opportunity to contribute and help shape a better future for tenants and communities. This is a welcome opportunity to align the Decent Homes Standards with modern expectations of what makes a home truly decent. After nearly two decades of the current standa…