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Possession and eviction training

Learn about possession and eviction at a live online webinar, in person, or in your own time with an elearning session. 

Possession and eviction courses cover defending possession proceedings in court, eviction warrants, appeals, and more.

Possession and eviction elearning 

Learn about possession and eviction at your own pace with online elearning. 

You can start a course at any time. Each one lasts between 10 and 60 minutes. 

Most of our elearning is free for eligible organisations. Funded by the UK Government's Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Find our how our work is funded.

Explore possession and eviction elearning

Live webinars and face to face training

Course levels

Entry (Level 1)

You don't need any prior knowledge for these courses.

Online elearning and webinars, available free to eligible organisations only.

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

Introduction to possession proceedings for rented housing

  • Level: Entry (Level 1)
  • For individuals: Live webinar
  • For groups: Live webinar
  • Free for eligible organisations only
Introduction to possession proceedings for rented housing Find out more

Fundamental (Level 2)

You'll need some prior knowledge for these courses.

Online elearning and webinars, available free to eligible organisations only.

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

Assured shorthold tenancies: section 21 notices

  • Level: Fundamental (Level 2)
  • For individuals: Live webinar
  • For groups: Live webinar
  • Free for eligible organisations only
Assured shorthold tenancies: section 21 notices Find out more

Suspending a warrant

  • Level: Fundamental (Level 2)
  • For individuals: Live webinar
  • For groups: Live webinar
  • Free for eligible organisations only
Suspending a warrant Find out more

Dealing with landlord harassment and unlawful eviction

  • Level: Fundamental (Level 2)
  • For individuals: Live webinar
  • For groups: Live webinar
  • Free for eligible organisations only
Dealing with landlord harassment and unlawful eviction Find out more

Introductory (Level 3)

You'll find it useful to have some prior knowledge for these courses.

Webinars, elearning and in person training to develop your understanding.

Available to book and buy now.

Tenancy status and rights

  • Level: Introductory (Level 3)
  • For individuals: Live webinar | Face to face
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Tenancy status and rights Find out more

Seminar: defending ground 8 possession proceedings

  • Level: Introductory (Level 3)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Seminar: defending ground 8 possession proceedings Find out more

Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

You'll need some prior knowledge for these courses.

Webinars and in person training for a deep dive into the subject, suitable for experienced practitioners.

Available to book and buy now.

Assured shorthold tenancies

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Assured shorthold tenancies Find out more

Equality Act and public law defences to possession claims

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Equality Act and public law defences to possession claims Find out more

Notices seeking possession

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Notices seeking possession Find out more

Defending mortgage possession proceedings

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Face to face
  • Available to buy
Defending mortgage possession proceedings Find out more

Seminar: time orders and mortgage arrears

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Seminar: time orders and mortgage arrears Find out more

Housing possession hearings: practice and procedure

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For individuals: Face to face
  • For groups: Face to face
  • Available to buy
Housing possession hearings: practice and procedure Find out more

Mortgage repossessions

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Mortgage repossessions Find out more

Private rented sector harassment and illegal eviction

  • Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
  • For groups: Live webinar | Face to face
  • Available to buy
Private rented sector harassment and illegal eviction Find out more