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Notices seeking possession

Develop your understanding of possession notices rules, the correct forms, and grounds for possession.

Course summary

This course covers notice rules for the different types of notices, invalid notices and grounds for possession.

You’ll gain confidence in how to review notices, identify when a notice is invalid and when homelessness can be prevented.

Course information

Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)

Face to face training

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: One day
  • CPD points: 6

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this course covers

This course includes:

  • notices seeking possession, including section 21 and notice to quit

  • reasonable notice for lodgers

  • people who are not entitled to a notice seeking possession

  • rules about service and forms

  • grounds for possession

What you'll learn

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

  • identify the correct form of notice and the rules that apply

  • identify the requirements for serving a valid section 21 notice

  • understand the different grounds for possession

  • explain the rights of tenants when a fixed-term tenancy ends

Who this training is for

You'll need to have a basic understanding of tenancy status and rights for this course.

You might work as a housing adviser, 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.

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