Homelessness law: advanced
Develop your understanding of the homelessness tests and duties, writing and challenging homelessness decisions.
Course summary
This course involves a detailed examination of eligibility, homelessness, priority need, intentionality, and local connection.
You’ll learn about the duties, provision, and suitability of accommodation under Part 7 Housing Act 1996. The training also covers the current statutory framework and the process of homelessness decision-making and challenging decisions.
We’ll also provide materials for self directed learning.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: Two days
- CPD points: 12
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two half day sessions
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 16 June 2026 – Wednesday 17 June 2026 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 22 July 2026 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 08 September 2026 – Wednesday 09 September 2026 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 17 November 2026 – Wednesday 18 November 2026 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
public law issues in the context of homelessness, including practical case studies
the duty to make inquiries
the prevention and relief duties
the homelessness tests: eligibility, homelessness, priority need, intentionality, and local connection
suitability of accommodation, temporary accommodation duties and issues
reviews, appeals, and judicial review
accommodation pending review and appeal
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
apply public law principles of decision making to homelessness applications
understand and apply a wide range of legislation, guidance and case law
summarise the prevention and relief duties brought in by the Homelessness Reduction Act
Who this training is for
You should already be familiar with the key sections of Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 for this course.
You might be a housing adviser, lawyer or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
