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Seminar: rights of agricultural occupiers

Learn about the housing rights of agricultural workers who live in accommodation provided by their employer at a live seminar.

Summary

We’ll cover who is an agricultural occupier and their rights under different legislation.

You’ll learn to advise agricultural occupiers on their housing rights and security of tenure.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

  • Available for: Groups
  • Duration: Two hours
  • CPD points: 2

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups.

Contact us about group bookings

What this seminar covers

This online training includes:

  • who counts as an agricultural occupier

  • the rights of agricultural occupiers protected by the Housing Act 1988 or the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 including succession and rent control

  • the limited rights of agricultural occupiers not protected by the Housing Act 1988 or the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976

  • rights to remain following loss of employment

What you'll learn

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

  • advise agricultural occupiers on their housing rights and security of tenure, particularly following the loss of their employment or following retirement

  • assist in defending possession action and preventing homelessness in some cases

Who this seminar is for

You might be local authority staff or a housing adviser with some knowledge and experience of advising in the rented sector and want to develop your understanding in this area.

Continuing Professional Development

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