Safe Suffolk Renters - Damp and Mould Awareness
What we will cover:
- The different types of dampness - rising, penetrating dampness, hygroscopic salts and condensation, and how to identify them ·
- The common causes and the solutions
- The law affecting dampness and condensation
- The responsibilities and obligations of the landlord, agent and tenant
- How to reduce its impact and some of the common misconceptions that both tenants and landlords have regarding condensation
- The importance of heating, ventilation and thermal insulation
- Practical issues and worked examples
Safe Suffolk Renters
Safe Suffolk Renters work to improve the standards of privately rented homes; providing training and information, supporting the private rented sector to flourish and self-regulate; resulting in healthier homes that meet the extensive legal requirements relating to housing.
We are committed to helping landlords to meet their responsibilities, as this helps protect tenants and supports the efforts of the many landlords who work hard to comply.
Safe Suffolk Renters work collaboratively in East and West Suffolk. This training is free of charge to landlords, letting agents and property managers who rent properties in the East or West Suffolk Council areas.
Disclaimer: “By enrolling on to this course you agree to the sharing of data and the personal information you submit between the NRLA and Safe Suffolk Renters for the purpose of administering the Safe Suffolk Renters Scheme. Data and information will be processed in accordance with the NRLA Privacy policy which can be found here. See www.nrla.org.uk/training-academy/local-authority/safe-suffolk-landlord-training for example.
Course Background
Dampness and condensation are very serious health hazards but is one of the few hazards where the both structural condition of the premises and the tenant's lifestyle are equally important. The private rented sector has the highest incidence of condensation and dampness and is one of the main causes of tenant complaints to councils. There are several causes of dampness and condensation and whilst structural dampness can usually be easily though not necessarily cheaply rectified, condensation is frequently more complex with it’s cause difficult to identify and resolve. This eLearning course will provide practical guidance on causes of dampness and condensation, advice to give your tenant and actions a landlord should take to reduce the risk of legal action for condensation. This eLearning training course qualifies for 1 continuous professional development (CPD) points which can help towards or maintain your accreditation with the NRLA. If you are interested in becoming an accredited landlord with the NRLA, CPD points are necessary to achieve that status. NRLA Accreditation recognises landlords who have agreed to maintain professional standards in the management and maintenance of their rented property and deal fairly and professionally with their tenants. Accredited members demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their responsibilities and obligations and strive to maintain, increase and improve their knowledge of the market through training and development. CPD points are awarded for all activities which improve those attributes and are a requisite of membership of the NRLA Accreditation Scheme. For more details visit the accreditation section on the website.
Course Objectives
- Understand the law around dampness and condensation
- Identify causes of dampness and condensation
- How to remove/reduce occurrence of problems
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