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Understanding suitability of accommodation

Get an overview of the rules on suitability of accommodation provided under a homeless application.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Find out more about how our work is funded.

Course information

Level: Fundamental (Level 2)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Ninety minutes
  • CPD points: 1.5

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Thursday 26 March 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 29 April 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 13 May 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 28 May 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 10 June 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 24 June 2026Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 08 July 2026Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 20 July 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 06 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 28 August 2026Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 16 September 2026Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this course covers

This course includes:

  • when accommodation is considered suitable and unsuitable

  • the legal context of suitability

  • the factors to be considered when assessing suitability

  • relevant case law on suitability

Who this training is for

You'll need some prior knowledge of homelessness law for this course.

You might be an adviser, solicitor 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.