In a regulatory notice released today, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has determined that Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) has breached the rent standard, leading to the overcharging of tenants.
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The breach arose from the incorrect classification of some homes as supported housing by JRHT, resulting in tenants facing unjustified rent increases. Upon conducting detailed follow-on investigations, the housing provider also uncovered errors in the setting of rents for numerous ‘fair rent’ tenancies.