Disrepair and housing conditions
Develop your understanding of the law on disrepair and housing conditions, landlord obligations and potential remedies for tenants.
Course summary
This course focuses on the legal obligations of landlords, tenants’ rights, and enforcement methods.
We'll look at proposed reforms, and what changes the sector can expect when tackling disrepair and poor housing conditions.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
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 05 November 2024 – Wednesday 06 November 2024 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 05 December 2024 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £180+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 14 January 2025 – Wednesday 15 January 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 12 February 2025 – Thursday 13 February 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 12 March 2025 – Thursday 13 March 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 23 April 2025 – Thursday 24 April 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 01 May 2025 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £180+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Wednesday 21 May 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 18 June 2025 – Thursday 19 June 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £165+VAT | £150+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
landlord repairing obligations, including Section 11 Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
tenant rights, duties and potential remedies
the role of the Housing Ombudsman
damp and mould guidance
changes introduced by the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand landlord repairing obligations in both the private and social sector
understand the remedies and procedures for enforcing a tenant’s rights
recognise how disrepair and housing conditions regulation may change in the future
Who this training is for
You should already have a good understanding of disrepair and housing conditions law.
You might be an adviser, solicitor or work for a local authority or social landlord.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
