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Defending possession proceedings after the Renters' Rights Act

Learn how the Renters' Rights Act changes possession proceedings for assured tenants, the new grounds for possession and how to defend claims.

Course summary

The Renters' Rights Act introduces major reforms to private renting from May 2026, including the end of section 21 notices and new possession grounds for assured tenants.

This course covers the changes made by the Renters' Rights Act to the tenancy status of private tenants and the new assured tenancy possession grounds.

You'll learn how to check the validity of a section 8 notice, understand potential defences and gain practical guidance on attending a possession hearing in the county court.

Who can join this free webinar

This webinar is available free to eligible organisations only.

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

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Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Individuals, groups
  • Duration: Half day

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

Individual bookings

DateDuration and timeDelivery and locationCost
Eligibility and discounts		Book
Booking guidance
Thursday 22 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 29 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 04 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 06 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 10 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 13 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 17 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 18 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 19 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 23 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 24 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 27 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 03 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 06 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Monday 09 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Wednesday 11 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this course covers

This training can be delivered face to face or through an online webinar.

This course includes:

  • how the Renters' Rights Act changes the status of private tenants

  • when a notice seeking possession on grounds can be used

  • the mandatory and discretionary grounds available to private landlords

  • practical guidance on attending court

What you’ll learn

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

  • understand the grounds for possession

  • check the validity of a notice seeking possession on grounds

  • advise an assured tenant on potential defences

  • present a defence argument to a court

Who this training is for

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of landlord and tenant law.

You might be an experienced housing adviser, lawyer or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.

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