Private Sector Leasing
This course raises the awareness of what Private Sector Leasing is, the responsibilities of the Landlord and the tenant.
- Private Sector Leasing
Overview
Course duration: 2 days
This course will focus on the principles of Private Sector Leasing, paying for Private Sector Leasing, Local Housing Allowance rates and what this means for people renting in the Private Sector. Rent restrictions, rent deposit schemes, housing benefits for private tenants. Repairs and maintenance, disrepair in the private rented sector, Health Housing and Safety Rating System and how this affects PSL.
We will also be looking at Tenure Agreements and the process of ending Tenancies, under the PSL.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for all employees who work within a housing environment and whose role it is to determine homelessness applications. Housing Officers, Estate Managers and Housing Information Officers.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Have an understanding Private Sector Leasing
- Identify funding streams
- Rent Restrictions
- Repairs and maintenance
- Health and Safety responsibilities for Landlords
- Tenure Agreements
- Good practice guides
What will it cover?
- Private Sector Leasing
- Rent Restrictions
- Landlords responsibilities
- Good practice