Foundation in Housing Law and Advice: Part B
Course available: in-house only (on a date and location of your choice)
We also offer this course as four separate one-day public courses
Duration: 4 days
This course equips delegates with advanced skills for dealing with a wide range of housing problems by using a practical approach to more complex housing issues.
Contains
Day one: Landlord and tenant law
- Statutory v. contractual rights and obligations
- Succession
- Assignment - Rent control
- Information from landlord
- Tenants’ charter rights
- Introductory tenancies under the Housing Act 1996 (approximately half a day).
Day two: Challenging homelessness decisions
- Administrative decision making
- The principles of judicial review
- s.204 Housing Act 1996 appeals
- Common problems and tactics
- Which decisions are reviewable under s.202 of the Housing Act 1996
- Scope and conduct of s.202 reviews of the Housing Act 1996
- Temporary accommodation pending review and appeal
- Appeals to the county court under s.204 of the Housing Act 1996
- The Ombudsman.
Day three:
AM: Disrepair
- Landlords’ repairing obligations
- Tenants’ rights and duties
- Local authority powers
PM: Harassment and illegal eviction:
- What is harassment and illegal eviction?
- Criminal offences
- Civil remedies
- Tactical and practical approaches.
Day four: Domestic violence
- Definitions and overview of domestic violence
- Short–term occupation rights
- Overview of civil remedies available under the Family Law Act 1996 (including injunctions and transfers of tenancy
- Local authority homeless prevention initiatives to support victims of domestic violence who wish to remain in their homes
- The potential impact of homelessness on clients escaping domestic violence
- Homelessness legislation in domestic violence cases
- Pros and cons of differing housing options
Suitable for
Advisers who have completed Foundation in Housing Law and Advice: Part A, or who have experience in the areas covered.
