The aim of this course is to equip participants with the practical knowledge required to identify where a tenant might successfully delay homelessness, but, if faced with eviction, the ability to identify whether the local authority might have a duty to assist.

COURSE OUTLINE

Help! The landlord wants me out!

·         s. 21 and deposits

·         s. 8 notice in brief

·         Understanding the notice and deadlines.

·         Early intervention

·         The claim form for possession

·         Possible defences

I will become homeless shortly and don’t know what to do…

How to make a homelessness application

·         When must the Council take an application from me

·         The five basic tests that apply

·         How should the Council help

·         What can I do if the Council will not help

The course is not designed for experienced housing advisers, but rather those with little or no previous knowledge or those who wish to refresh basic existing knowledge.