Training
Using our specialist knowledge and experience, we provide Legal Disrepair, Condensation, Damp and Mould and HHSRS training to landlords, delivered either live on line or face to face
Legal Disrepair
As disrepair claims continue to rise, putting increased pressure on limited resources, our bespoke training covers:
- the legal obligations of landlords under current housing disrepair legislation and case law
- the role and expectations of the Courts
- the financial, legal and reputational consequences of disrepair claims
- the requirements of the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Conditions Claims
- effective management of disrepair claims to reduce costs and risk whilst improving resident safety, including utilising Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to expedite cases, reduce costs and restore trust with tenants and leaseholders
- actionable strategies to prevent disrepair through proactive maintenance and tenant engagement
- emerging trends and the future direction of legal disrepair
Condensation, Damp and Mould
In response to growing concerns about damp and mould across the housing sector and new legislation, our bespoke training covers:
- the legal obligations of landlords under current legislation, including Awaab's Law, Government guidance and case law
- the role and expectations of the Housing Ombudsman
- the causes, consequences and health impacts of damp and mould
- the effective diagnosis and remediation of condensation, damp and mould using a rigorous inspection methodology
- effective policies, processes and systems to manage damp and mould
- engaging and supporting residents
- sector best practice, new technology and the future of damp and mould management
HHSRS
With increasing scrutiny on housing conditions and resident health, our bespoke training covers:
- the principles and legal framework of the HHSRS introduced by the Housing Act 2004
- the application of the HHSRS by Local Authorities and the issuing of Improvement or Prohibition Notices
- the differences and interactions between the HHSRS and Awaab's Law
- identifying, assessing and prioritising the 29 prescribed Housing Hazards
- understanding Category 1 and Category 2 Hazards, response times and enforcement thresholds
- practical steps to improve property standards and reduce risk
- the future of the HHSRS, including proposed reforms and regulatory expectations
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