Legal Medley in Student Accommodation
A one day seminar flagging new development on a number of pertinent legal issues within student accommodation provision and management
NOTE: this will take the same format as the seminar on the 14th November 2008 but will be updated as new information becomes available.
The day will be led by Hilary Crook, Solicitor and chaired by Martin Blakey, Chief Executive, Unipol
9.45am - 9.55am
Registration and Coffee
9.55am - 10.20am
Delegate's Introductions and Issues to Be Flagged by Delegates
Each session will be allow for intervention, questions and discussion by delegates aside from the time specifically devoted to discussion
10.20am - 11.15am
Contracts and Tenancies
- an outline of proposals for tenure reform
- unfair terms – focus on:
- fuel surcharges
- booking fees and cancellation fees
11.15am - 11.25am
Break (tea and coffee available)
11.25am - 12.25pm
Smoking and other Drugs
- Smoking in bedrooms, indoor shared areas and within the site perimeter
- Preventing and detecting drug use – is it our role or someone else’s?
- Confiscation – a guide
- Tobacco, alcohol and Under-18s
12.25pm - 12.50pm
Open Session on Contracts, Tenancies and Recreational Substances
12.50pm - 1.45pm
Lunch (provided)
1.45pm - 2.30pm
Tenancy Deposits
- Are landlords and agents complying with the law?
- What can be done about those who do not comply?
- An examination of court cases and the penalties applied
- Examples of cases going through adjudication
2.30pm - 3.15pm
Insurance
- Do landlords have an obligation to insure?
- Head leasing schemes – are the arrangements with the owner clear?
- Do landlords have an obligation to claim on their insurance?
- Who pays the excess in the event of a claim?
- Common pitfalls and insurance folklore explained
3.15pm - 3.30pm
Break (tea and coffee available)
3.30pm - 4.00pm
Energy Performance Certificates
- What the European Directive requires
- What the UK Regulations say
- What the government’s guidance says
- Is the debate really over?
4.00pm - 4.20pm
General Discussion, Questions and Concluding Remarks