Private rented sector harassment and illegal eviction
Learn practical and legal remedies to tackle illegal eviction and harassment in the private rented sector.
Course summary
This course covers what is classed as illegal eviction and harassment, local authority powers to intervene and civil remedies for tenants.
You’ll learn practical and immediate measures that can be taken and the rules around retaliatory evictions.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
who is protected from illegal eviction
injunctions, local authority powers, and civil remedies against landlords
practical immediate measures that can be taken
criminal and civil legislation including Protection from Eviction Act, Criminal Law Act, and Protection from Harassment Act
forcible re-entry
the rules for retaliatory evictions
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
negotiate with problem landlords without alienating good ones
take immediate and effective action to prevent or reinstate illegal evictions
develop a strategic approach to responding to an increase in illegal evictions
Who this training is for
You’ll need a basic knowledge of security of tenure for this course.
You might deal with illegal evictions for a local authority or advise tenants about illegal eviction and harassment.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
