Introduction to housing and homelessness for non housing advisers
Learn the basic principles of English housing law and the homelessness application process on our course for beginners.
Course summary
This course gives an overview of the housing system in England and homelessness legislation.
You’ll learn about the main duties owed to those who are homeless by local authorities, including assessment, prevention, and relief, and how those duties can end.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- CPD points: 3
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 26 November 2024 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 10 December 2024 | Half day 10am – 1pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 28 January 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 04 March 2025 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 30 April 2025 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 04 June 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £105+VAT | £95+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
a framework for understanding housing law, including common law and statute
basic introduction to tenure and the distinction between licence and tenancy
different tenancy rights and grounds for possession
the five tests of homelessness
the history of housing legislation, including the Rent Act 1977, the Housing Acts, and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977
changes introduced by the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 to prevent and relieve homelessness
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
better understand housing law and homelessness legislation
recognise the variations in security of tenure
identify local authority duties to prevent and relieve homelessness
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge for this course.
You might be new to housing and homelessness law, or work for a housing organisation in a non-advice role. You might be a receptionist, administrator, or fundraiser.
This course does not cover homelessness law in detail. If you need to give housing advice as part of your role, try our Homelessness law introductory course.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
