Housing law and advice foundation (Part B)

Develop your knowledge and skills on range of housing problems and more complex issues, following on from the Part A course.

Course summary

This course covers landlord and tenant law, challenging homelessness decisions, disrepair, harassment, illegal eviction, and domestic abuse.

You’ll learn to identify and advise on assignment and succession rights of different tenancy types, advise clients on how to challenge homelessness decisions and understand the occupation rights of those affected by domestic abuse.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Face to face training

Available for: Individuals, groups
Duration: Four days
Cost: £530+VAT | £460+VAT
CPD points: 24

Live webinar

Available for: Individuals, groups
Duration: Four 2.5 hour sessions
Cost: £325+VAT | £295+VAT
CPD points: 10

Individual bookings

Date	Duration and time	Delivery and location	Cost Eligibility and discounts	Book Booking guidance
Monday 01 July 2024 – Thursday 04 July 2024	Four 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm	Webinar	£325+VAT \| £295+VAT	Book
Monday 09 September 2024 – Thursday 12 September 2024	Four 2.5 hour sessions 2pm – 4:30pm	Webinar	£325+VAT \| £295+VAT	Book
Monday 02 December 2024 – Thursday 05 December 2024	Four 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm	Webinar	£325+VAT \| £295+VAT	Book

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups of five or more people.

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

Landlord and tenant law

statutory and contractual rights and obligations
succession and assignment
rent controls
information from landlord
tenants' charter rights

Challenging homelessness decisions

administrative decision making
the principles of judicial review
appeals to the county court under s.204 of the Housing Act 1996
which decisions are reviewable under s.202 of the Housing Act 1996
scope and conduct of s.202 reviews of the Housing Act 1996
common problems and tactics
temporary accommodation pending review and appeal
complaining to the Local GovermentOmbudsman

Disrepair, harassment and illegal eviction

landlords' repairing obligations
tenant rights and duties
local authority powers
harassment and illegal eviction
criminal offences and civil remedies
tactical and practical approaches

Domestic abuse

Domestic Abuse Act 2021
definitions and overview of domestic abuse
short-term occupation rights
overview of civil remedies available under the Family Law Act 1996 (including injunctions and transfers of tenancy
local authority homeless prevention initiatives to support victims of domestic abuse who wish to remain in their homes
the potential impact of homelessness on clients escaping domestic abuse
homelessness legislation in domestic abuse cases
pros and cons of differing housing options

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

understand how to challenge homeless decisions including requesting reviews
advise on tenancy deposit protection
advise tenants how to deal with disrepair and poor housing conditions
advise tenants on the options available when faced with landlord harassment and illegal eviction
understand the housing options and occupation rights of individuals affected by domestic violence

Who this course is for

You should already have completed our Housing law and advice foundation (Part A) course or have experience in homelessness, tenancy status and rights.

You might work as an adviser, for a social landlord or 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.