The regulator may operate a scheme for the purpose of accrediting persons who provide services in connection with the management of social housing.
The regulator may approve a scheme operated by someone else for that purpose.
Approval may be withdrawn.
A scheme may include provision about—
eligibility for accreditation;
standards to be met by accredited persons (which may operate by reference to standards under section 193 or 194A);
monitoring compliance;
complaints against accredited persons;
renewal, suspension and withdrawal of accreditation.
Accreditation, or continued accreditation, may be conditional on the payment of fees.
Standards under section 193 or 194A may refer to accreditation under this section.