Housing law and advice foundation (Part B)
Develop your knowledge of housing and homelessness law, and learn to advise on complex issues, following our Part A course.
Course summary
This in-depth course covers landlord and tenant law, challenging homelessness decisions, disrepair, harassment, illegal eviction, and domestic abuse.
You’ll learn to identify assignment and succession rights of different tenancy types, advise clients on how to challenge homelessness decisions, and understand the occupation rights of people affected by domestic abuse.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: Four days
- CPD points: 24
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Four 2.5 hour sessions
- CPD points: 10
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Monday 02 December 2024 – Thursday 05 December 2024 | Four 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £325+VAT | £295+VAT | Book |
| Monday 03 February 2025 – Thursday 06 February 2025 | Four 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £325+VAT | £295+VAT | Book |
| Monday 28 April 2025 – Thursday 01 May 2025 | Four 2.5 hour sessions 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £325+VAT | £295+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 24 June 2025 – Friday 27 June 2025 | Four 2.5 hour sessions 2pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £325+VAT | £295+VAT | Book |
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 a landlord should provide to a tenant
Challenging homelessness decisions
reviews of homelessness decisions under s.202 of the Housing Act 1996
appeals to the County Court under s.204 of the Housing Act 1996
temporary accommodation pending review and appeal
administrative decision making and the principles of judicial review
common problems and tactics when challenging decisions
Local Government Ombudsman complaints
Disrepair, harassment and illegal eviction
landlords' repairing obligations
tenant rights and duties
harassment and illegal eviction
local authority powers, criminal offences, and civil remedies
Domestic abuse
Domestic Abuse Act 2021 and homelessness legislation in domestic abuse cases
definitions and overview of domestic abuse
short-term occupation rights
civil remedies under the Family Law Act 1996, including injunctions and tenancy transfers
local authority initiatives to support victims of domestic abuse to stay in their homes
the potential impact of homelessness on clients escaping domestic abuse
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 on disrepair and housing conditions, including tactics and practical approaches
advise on options when tenants are faced with landlord harassment and illegal eviction
understand the housing options and occupation rights of people affected by domestic violence
Who this course is for
You should already have experience in homelessness, tenancy status and housing rights. You might work as an adviser, for a social landlord or for a local authority in housing or homelessness.
If you need a comprehensive course for beginners, try our Housing law and advice foundation (Part A) training. It covers the key information you need to know for Part B.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
