Course Overview
An essential course for Letting Agents and Landlords, covering legal obligations, property management basics, safety regulations, tenancy agreements and repossession procedures to ensure a smooth and streamlined letting experience for all.
What Is An introductory course?
For both experienced and novice Letting Agents & Landlords in England, this introductory course provides crucial knowledge of the Private Rented Sector, covering landlord and tenant legal requirements, property management and different types of tenancy agreements, helping you navigate and become confident in the complexities of being an Agent, Landlord or Property Manager.
Who would benefit from this course?
Letting agents, Property Managers, Landlords, Portfolio Managers, Housing Professionals and Property Administrators.
Course Details
Session 1: Introduction to Property Law
- Understanding the differences between Contract law, Statue law, and Case law
- Letting Agent’s duty of care to landlords and tenants
- Legal obligations of landlords and tenants
Session 2: Tenancy Types & Agreements
- Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST)
- High-Rent tenancies
- Company lets
- Licences
- Mandatory clauses and optional terms
Session 3: Renters’ Rights Bill Overview
- Abolition of Section 21
- Transition to Periodic Tenancies
- Rent increase limits, rights for tenant’s pets, Redress Scheme
Session 4: Safety & Compliance
- EPCs and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
- Gas, Electrical, Furniture & Furnishings safety
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm regulations
Session 5: Key Legislation
- Right to Rent checks
- Accommodation Agencies Act 1953
- Landlord & Tenant Act 1985
- Deregulation Act 2015 (including retaliatory eviction)
- Protection from Eviction Act 1977
Session 6: Ending Tenancies & Deposit Protection
- Section 21 notices
- Tenancy Deposit Protection requirements
- Prescribed information and penalties
- Tenant Swaps
