Landlord and Tenant Law Course
This comprehensive full-day course is designed for trainees and junior lawyers, as well as property practitioners looking to enhance their skillset in landlord and tenant law. The course will provide you with a basic understanding of the key points relating to landlord and tenant disputes in the UK. It is also highly beneficial for in-house practitioners or professionals working for property management companies or managing a rental property portfolio.
The course covers a range of topics including the legal framework for residential and commercial leases, key lease provisions, obligations of landlords and tenants, rent arrears, disputes over repairs and service charges, termination of leases, forfeiture, and possession claims. The course will adopt an interactive approach and will use case studies to provide practical insights. You will also learn about relevant legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 1988.
- Overview of Landlord and Tenant Law
- Types of Tenancy Agreements
- Residential and Commercial Leases
- Landlord's responsibilities under various statutes
- Recent changes to the law affecting landlords and tenants
- Disputes between landlords and tenants
- Grounds for eviction
- Rent arrears and recovery
- Tenants' rights and remedies
- Health and safety requirements
- Deposit protection and return
- Possession proceedings
- Serving notices, claims, defending claims and counterclaims
- Breaches of tenancy agreements
- Termination of tenancies
- Renewal of tenancies and rent reviews
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of Landlord and Tenant Law in the UK, including key principles of tenancy agreements and leases, landlords' responsibilities, and tenants' rights.
The participants will be able to identify potential disputes and understand the various options available to landlords in such situations.
Additionally, participants will learn how to keep up-to-date with relevant legislations, how to handle notices, claims, and defending claims and counterclaims in landlord and tenant disputes.
Overall, this course will equip participants with practical skills and knowledge to effectively advise and represent clients in landlord and tenant matters.