Homelessness law: introductory
Learn the key principles, processes, and duties in homelessness legislation in this course for beginners.
Course summary
This course covers key legislation and guidance in homelessness law, the homelessness application process, homelessness tests and allocation of housing.
You’ll learn to apply homelessness law to recognise who is homeless and in priority need, identify local authority key duties, including assessment, prevention, and relief, and learn how those duties can end.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, 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 18 August 2026 – Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 15 September 2026 – Wednesday 16 September 2026 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 07 October 2026 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 07 October 2026 – Thursday 08 October 2026 | Two days 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £315+VAT | £265+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 04 November 2026 – Thursday 05 November 2026 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 15 December 2026 – Wednesday 16 December 2026 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 12 January 2027 – Wednesday 13 January 2027 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 23 February 2027 – Wednesday 24 February 2027 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 16 March 2027 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 – Wednesday 14 April 2027 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 11 May 2027 – Wednesday 12 May 2027 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 22 June 2027 – Wednesday 23 June 2027 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £185 + VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
local authority duty to make enquiries
assessing eligibility, homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness, and local connection
review and appeal rights
the Homelessness Code of Guidance
housing options, housing allocation, and homelessness prevention
relevant case law and legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify circumstances that trigger a council's duty to start a homelessness investigation
describe key factors governing eligibility for assistance, homelessness, priority need, intentional homelessness and local connection
advise on the duties of a local authority towards a homeless person
identify broad legal issues arising in the allocation of social housing
Who this training is for
You don’t need any prior knowledge of homelessness law for this course.
You might be new to a role where you give homelessness advice to people in housing need.
If you already have some knowledge of homelessness law, try our Homelessness and allocations law advanced course.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
