Training for Landlords in the East Midlands: An Introductory Course for New Landlords Letting to Students

A new one day introductory course, suitable for Landlords new to renting. It includes the main regulations to abide by and how to attract and retain quality tenants.

The event is free for landlords who are members of the Unipol DASH Code and those that are based in Nottingham. However, you will be charged at the normal rate for this event if you do not attend without notifying Unipol in accordance with the terms on the booking pages.

Agenda

9.30am - 9.45am    

Registration and Coffee

9.45am - 10.00am     

Introduction of delegates and Issues to be raised

10.00am - 10.45am     

Pre-Tenancy : Investing, Finance, Insurance & Taxation

10.45am - 10.55am     

Questions and Discussion

10.55am -11.40am     

The Responsibilities and Liabilities of the Landlord/Letting Agent
• Repair and Maintenance
• Housing Health and Safety Rating System
• Gas & Electrical safety
• Furniture
• Houses in Multiple Occupation
• Licensing of HMOs
• Smoking

11.40am - 11.50am     

Questions and Discussion

11.50am - 12.05pm     

Break (Tea & Coffee available)

12.05pm - 12.50pm     

Setting up a Tenancy
• Tenancy Agreements
• Deposits and Tenancy Deposit Schemes
• Bond Guarantee Schemes
• Setting and Raising the rent
• Housing Benefit and Allowances

12.50pm - 1.00pm     

Questions and Discussion

1.00pm - 2.00pm     

Buffet Lunch (provided)

2.00pm - 2.45pm     

During the Tenancy
• Periodic and other Visits
• Entry and Refusal
• Emergencies
• Nuisance and Anti-Social Behaviour

2.45pm - 2.55pm     

Questions and Discussion

2.55pm - 3.10pm     

Break (tea and coffee provided)

3.10pm - 3.55pm     

Ending a Tenancy
• Grounds for Possession
• Termination of the Tenancy by the Tenant and the Landlord
• Unlawful Eviction
• Harassment
• Managing Deposits Effectively and Legally

3.55pm - 4.15pm     

Questions, Discussion and Closing Remarks

4.15pm           

Ends