Training for Landlords in the East Midlands: What is a Tenancy? Housing Management - Knowing Your Law

This short day course will also look at all aspects of a tenancy and who is responsible for what.

Agenda

1.00pm - 1.15pm      

Registration and Coffee

1.15pm - 1.25pm      

Introduction to the Course

1.25pm - 2.05pm      

What Actually is a Tenancy?
• Types of contract
• Dealing with tenants who want to cancel their contract
• An overview of the Unipol model tenancy

2.05pm - 2.20pm      

The Legal Obligations on Repairs
• Ensure your property is safe
• The role of accreditation in meeting standards

2.20pm - 2.40pm      

Is Data Protection Applicable to Landlords and to What Extent?

2.40pm - 2.55pm      

Break (tea and coffee provided)

2.55pm - 3.30pm     

Deposit Protection for Landlords
• 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

3.30pm - 4.35pm      

Government Proposals for Change and What This Means for Landlords
• Changes to the use classes order
• National landlords register proposals

4.35pm - 4.55pm      

General discussion and Conclusion