Understanding local authority enforcement under the Renters' Rights Act
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.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 23 June 2026 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | Book |
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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