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Introduction to housing conditions and disrepair

Get an introduction to the rules on disrepair and housing conditions in rented properties.

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
Wednesday 30 April 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 14 May 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 20 May 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 28 May 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 05 June 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 12 June 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 20 June 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 01 July 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 07 July 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 08 August 2025Ninety minutes 10am – 11:30amWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 22 August 2025Ninety minutes 2:30pm – 4pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 03 September 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 12 September 2025Ninety minutes 10:30am – 12pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 18 September 2025Ninety minutes 2pm – 3:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this webinar covers

This course includes:

  • a landlord's repairing obligations under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985

  • the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and when it applies

  • the role of local authority environmental health departments

  • safety rules including gas safety, smoke alarms, and carbon monoxide

  • potential options and remedies for tenants experiencing disrepair and bad housing conditions

Who this training is for

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law for this course.

You might be an adviser, caseworker or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.

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