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Renters' Rights Act: local authority enforcement

Learn about the new local authority investigatory powers and enforcement duties introduced by the Renters' Rights Act.

Course summary

The Renters’ Rights Act introduces major reforms to private renting from May 2026, including new enforcement powers for local authorities and offences for private landlords.

This course covers new local authority investigatory powers, enforcement duties and the new offences created by the Renters' Rights Act.

You'll learn about new local authority powers and the new potential penalties for landlords who commit breaches and offences.

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
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Booking guidance
Tuesday 13 January 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 16 January 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 20 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 21 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 22 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 22 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 28 January 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 28 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 29 January 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Thursday 29 January 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 03 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Monday 09 February 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Wednesday 11 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Friday 13 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 17 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Friday 27 February 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Thursday 05 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleFully booked
Tuesday 10 March 2026Half day 9:30am – 12:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook
Tuesday 10 March 2026Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pmWebinarFree if eligibleBook

What this course covers

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

This course includes:

  • an overview of the Renters' Rights Act and its implementation

  • new landlord duties

  • penalties for breaches and offences, including unlawful eviction and harassment

  • new investigatory powers and enforcement duties for local authorities

What you’ll learn

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

  • identify new offences created by the Renters' Rights Act

  • identify which breaches are subject to a civil penalty

  • understand the new investigatory powers for local authorities

  • understand the enforcement duties and options available to local authorities

Who this training is for

You'll find it helpful if you already have some understanding of housing law.

You might deal with illegal evictions for a local authority or advise tenants about illegal eviction and harassment.

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