Landlord and tenant law: introductory
Learn the basics of tenancy law on our training for beginners, including security of tenure, notices, and succession.
Course summary
This course covers the basics of tenancy law. It includes possession notices, grounds for possession, joint tenancies, tenancy surrender, succession, and assignment.
You’ll learn how to identify whether a tenancy has ended following a surrender or valid notice, and when a tenancy is transferred by assignment or succession.
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: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Wednesday 26 February 2025 – Thursday 27 February 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 07 May 2025 – Thursday 08 May 2025 | Two half day sessions 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £175+VAT | £160+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
an explanation of security of tenure
notices and grounds for possession
how family law affects tenancies
when a tenancy can be surrendered
succession to a tenancy after a tenant's death
when a tenant can assign their tenancy to someone else
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
identify common private and social tenancies
explain when the court can make a possession order
check whether a tenancy has been ended by surrender or valid notice
advise when a tenancy has been transferred by assignment or succession
If you attend this training face to face, you'll also be able to advise on notice requirements.
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge of housing law for this course.
You might be new to a role as a housing adviser or work for a local authority or social landlord.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
