The Regulator of Social Housing announced on 3 November 2026 that it has commissioned an independent statutory inquiry into Ash-Shahada Housing Association Limited (ASHA), citing serious concerns and a longstanding failure by the landlord to put things right. ASHA provides social housing in London and supported exempt accommodation in Birmingham, and is designated as a not-for-profit community benefit society.

The inquiry is to examine whether conflicts of interest exist within ASHA's executive team or board; whether the board and executive have the skills, independence and effectiveness needed to manage its affairs; whether any arrangements or payments were made to advance the interests of third parties; whether social housing assets were used inconsistently with policies, regulatory requirements or law; and whether any officers, employees or agents contributed to mismanagement or failure to meet standards. The regulator said the scope may be amended or extended.

RSH Chief Executive Jonathan Walters described a statutory inquiry as a serious tool used very rarely. The regulator noted a July 2021 regulatory notice finding ASHA non-compliant with governance elements of the Governance and Financial Viability Standard, and said it previously made statutory appointments to ASHA's board in 2025. ASHA has fewer than 1,000 units of social housing. RSH will consider the findings and publish the outcome after the inquiry concludes.