Group training (5-18 staff): Commercial rate £955; Standard / Concessionary £890 + plus trainer’s expenses + VAT
Please note: this course was previously called 'Disrepair and Conditions: The Legal Framework'.
Course contains
- What is meant by disrepair (and limitations)
- Repairing obligations and liabilities of landlords
- Basic rights of tenants with respect to disrepair
- Overview of the remedies that are available and how they apply and can be used in different circumstances
- Statutory nuisance and use of the Environmental Protection Act 1990
- What local authorities can achieve and self-help remedies
- The Housing Health and Safety Rating System and enforcement under the Housing Act 2004
- Introduction to legislation applicable to houses in multiple occupation under the Housing Act 2004
- Basic framework on the financial assistance that local authorities may provide under new powers
Learning outcomes
After this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the legal liabilities arising from a lack of maintenance
- Understand what is 'disrepair' and its significance
- Identify options and possible routes of action to deal with housing conditions, and where to apply them
- Provide advice on how to secure legal remedies for housing condition problems.
Suitable for
Housing advisers and other housing advice workers who have a basic knowledge of the law on security of tenure.
Meet the trainer
Nancy Witham has more than 30 years’ experience in the social housing sector working as a manager within a number of different frontline teams, including Neighbourhood, Supported Housing and Income. Nancy has several years’ experience as a Learning and Development trainer for one of the UK’s largest housing associations, delivering training to operational staff in Repairs & Maintenance, Housing Management, Property Construction, Repairs Diagnosis, Neighbourhood and Customer Service. Nancy has an engaging and interactive training style.
