Tenancy status and rights
Learn about tenancy law and security of tenure in the social and private sectors.
Course summary
This course outlines the legal knowledge and practical skills you'll need to determine a person's housing status and tenancy rights.
You’ll learn about different types of housing status, tenancy types, excluded occupiers, possession proceeding defences and notice rules.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two half day sessions
- CPD points: 6
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two days
- CPD points: 12
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Monday 03 February 2025 – Tuesday 04 February 2025 | Two half day sessions 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 25 March 2025 – Wednesday 26 March 2025 | Two days 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £315+VAT | £265+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 06 May 2025 – Wednesday 07 May 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 24 June 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 4:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
types of housing status, tenancies, and licences
tenancies created by the Rent Act 1977, Housing Acts 1985, 1988 and 1996
notices and possession proceedings
grounds for possession, possession orders, an overview of the role of the court and bailiff warrants
occupiers outside mainstream protection, excluded occupiers
Face to face training
Face to face training also covers:
background to housing legislation
periodic and fixed term tenancies
joint tenancies and tied accommodation
impact of an order for possession on security of tenure
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
check a tenant's security of tenure
advise an occupier about notices
explain when the court can make a possession order
identify where an occupier has a defence to possession proceedings
Who this training is for
You don’t need any prior knowledge of tenancy status and rights for this course.
You might be a new adviser, housing officer or support worker, or be looking to refresh your knowledge.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
