Guidance and policy

Guidance and policies developed to support community housing providers seeking registration or undertaking a compliance assessment.

Guidance

NRSCH guidance builds on and complements evidential requirements and the conditions of registration.

Guidance for providers on developing a winding up provision in their constitution.
Guide to reporting resident and tenant data for Performance Outcome 6 - Management.
Guidelines for Performance Outcome 7 – Financial Viability
The guidance builds on and complements evidential requirements for Performance Outcome 3.
When, how and what notifications to Registrar are required as a condition of registration.
When, how and what to disclose about Affiliated Entity Arrangements.
Guidance for providers on the collection and maintenance of property data.

Policy

NRSCH policies provide guidelines for Registrars to achieve a consistent approach in the exercise of their regulatory functions. Policies are agreed and adopted by all jurisdictions participating in the NRSCH.

A framework for regulators to initiate engagement with registered providers.
Registrars have enforcement powers to ensure tenants and community housing property is protected.
Details the types of regulatory assessment, the process and sources of information and evidence.
A consistent approach to the investigative functions under the National Law.
Registrars have powers to investigate complaints about the compliance of a registered provider.
The principles governing access to and dissemination of information by the NRSCH.
Last updated:

21 Feb 2025