Property Standards Training
The health and safety standards for rental properties can be a complex area. There are multiple pieces of legislation which place repairing obligations on landlords, several of which are now intrinsically linked to the ability to serve a S21 notice. The course explains the various pieces of legislation and how this applies in practice for landlords and agents of single dwellings. This training course qualifies for 2 continuous professional development (CPD) points which can help towards or maintain your accreditation with the NRLA.
Course Objectives
- Understand the key legislation surrounding property standards
- Identify the requirements for your own properties to ensure they comply with the law
- Outline the landlord and tenants responsibilities
Damp and mould awareness: Best Practice for Property Maintenance
Dampness and condensation are very serious health hazards but is one of the few hazards where the both structural condition of the premises and the tenant’s lifestyle are equally important. The private rented sector has the highest incidence of condensation and dampness and is one of the main causes of tenant complaints to councils. There are several causes of dampness and condensation and whilst structural dampness can usually be easily though not necessarily cheaply rectified, condensation is frequently more complex with its cause difficult to identify and resolve. This eLearning course will provide practical guidance on causes of dampness and condensation, advice to give your tenant and actions a landlord should take to reduce the risk of legal action for condensation. This eLearning training course qualifies for 1 continuous professional development (CPD) points which can help towards or maintain your accreditation with the NRLA.
Course Objectives
- Understand the law around dampness and condensation
- Identify causes of dampness and condensation
- How to remove/reduce occurrence of problems
