Legislation Update
What we will cover:
- An outline of the changes to the rules governing the use of possession notices, an in depth review on the temporary and permanent changes as a result of coronavirus
- The significance of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), unfitness and retaliatory evictions
- The impact of the Tenant Fee Ban and other requirements around permitted and prohibited payments
- The latest electrical and fire safety changes for landlords
- Updated content to reflect the latest Right to Rent changes post Brexit
- A detailed explanation of the latest Breathing Space requirements to support tenants with problem debt and suffering from serious mental health conditions
- Energy performance certificates and exploration of the imposed minimum energy efficiency standards
- Rules governing rent deposits, tenants, and those affecting agents
- Requirements regarding the supply of gas, electricity and water
- Amendments to council rules dealing with both Mandatory and Discretionary licensing scheme
- The impact of the Housing and Planning Act including rogue landlord database, penalties and banning orders
Objectives
- Understand the most recent legislation impacting the lettings industry
- Identify the current regulations landlords are required to follow
- Evaluate how recent changes in the law may impact your lettings business
Background
As the requirements on landlords in the sector accelerate and the powers for private tenants and local authorities increase, it is vital that landlords are aware of the most current legislation, guidance and court decisions. The Tenant Fee ban is now in force and it is crucial that landlords and agents understand the impact. There are ongoing updates around the use of Section 21, and 2021 has already seen several changes, not only regarding the coronavirus pandemic but also implementation of new requirements for the PRS. It is key that you are aware of the relevant changes, and this course covers all of the latest requirements including electrical safety rules, fire safety changes for HMO, breathing space procedures for tenants in debt and the changes in rules surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.
This training course qualifies for 3 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.
Suitable for
- Experienced landlords