Security of Tenure in Social Housing
This course examines tenancy types that commonly arise in social housing which are not covered on our ‘Foundation in Housing Law and Advice’ course.
(Note: part of this course content was previously delivered through our Landlord and Tenant Law Intermediate' course.)
Course contains
- Introductory tenancies under the Housing Act 1996.
- Starter tenancies.
- Tenancy Demotion.
- Family Intervention Tenancies.
- Localism Act 2011:
- flexible tenancies
- fixed term assured shorthold tenancies. - Issues under 1998 Human Rights Act.
- Issues under 2010 Equality Act.
Learning outcomes
After this course, you will be able to:
- Advise introductory, family intervention, starter and demoted tenants about possession proceedings and defences.
- Describe the key issues relating to flexible tenancies and fixed term assured shorthold tenancies.
- Identify potential human rights and equality defences to possession claims
Suitable for
Housing advisers, homelessness prevention officers, housing officers.
Enquiry line
Please call 0344 515 1155 or email training@shelter.org.uk
In-house training
We can also run this course in-house. Find out more about in-house training 
