The Scottish Housing Regulator has published its annual summary of the outcomes of its risk assessment of local authorities and registered social landlords (RSLs).

The Regulator’s report sets out the main themes of its engagement across both RSLs and local authorities in a single report.

It details the 51 RSLs and 19 local authorities the Regulator will engage with and the reasons for this engagement.

The risk assessment includes a review of financial health and governance for RSLs, service and stock quality for both RSLs and local authorities’ homelessness services. This takes account of landlords’ performance against the Scottish Social Housing Charter.

Michael Cameron, chief executive, said: “Our annual regulatory assessment drives our risk-based regulatory approach and our regulatory engagement. This year, we’re engaging with fewer landlords than last year having gained assurance that a number are managing the risks they face.

“We know landlords are continuing to face risks and challenges, particularly around rents, development, budgetary pressures and homelessness. We will monitor and assess emerging risks as we engage with landlords to gain the assurance we need that the interests of tenants and other service users are protected.”