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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order establishes the Regulator of Social Housing (“the Regulator”), and transfers the functions of regulating the social housing sector from the Regulation Committee of the Homes and Communities Agency (“the HCA”) to the Regulator.

Part 1 of the Schedule establishes the Regulator, and transfers functions from the HCA to the Regulator.

Part 2 of the Schedule makes amendments to other legislation consequent upon the creation of the Regulator.

Part 3 of the Schedule provides for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities from the HCA to the Regulator.

Part 4 of the Schedule provides for transitional and savings provisions consequent upon the transfer of functions.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.