Breathing space and housing
Learn how the breathing space debt respite scheme works, how it applies to housing and which debts are covered.
Course summary
This course covers how the breathing space scheme works and includes housing case studies where breathing space could be helpful.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Live webinar
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: Two hours
- CPD points: 2
What this course covers
This course includes:
how the scheme works
eligibility criteria for the standard scheme and the mental health scheme
which debts are covered and how this affects the enforcement of those debts
how creditors must behave in relation to those debts
the effect of breathing space on benefit and government debts
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand how the breathing space scheme can be used to help your clients
recognise various housing debt situations where breathing space could be helpful
Who this training is for
You should already be familiar with housing law for this course.
You might be a housing specialist interested in how a breathing space moratorium can help your clients.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
