PRS reform hasn’t been far from the headlines for a number of years now, and with the Renters’ Rights Bill currently making its way through Parliament, the NRLA is launching a new course, which will guide landlords through the new legislation.
The association’s award-winning Training Academy will start running the new Renters’ Rights courses in February next year, with bookings now open and a special early bird rate available to members.
The Renters’ Rights Bill promises the biggest changes to the private rented sector in a generation, with a raft of legislation change on the cards.
This will include the loss of section 21 repossession rights, the abolition of fixed term tenancies, the introduction of a new Decent Homes Standard and digital PRS database and more.
Getting it wrong could prove costly, with landlords facing fines or criminal prosecution for certain breaches, meaning it is vital you are up to speed with your responsibilities once the Bill receives Royal Assent, which is expected to happen early next year.
The new course has been designed with landlords, property managers and local authorities in mind, with special rates for NRLA members and will include:
• A comprehensive overview of the Renters' Rights Bill and its importance.
• Details of key legal changes and compliance requirements for landlords.
• Information on tenant rights and enhanced protections under the new law.
• Landlord obligations, what has changed and how to stay compliant.
• Process changes following the removal of Section 21
• Practical guidance on ensuring legal compliance and avoiding penalties.
The Bill is still being debated, why is the course being launched now?
While the Bill is still being fine-tuned during its progression through Parliament, it is vital we are on the front foot when it comes to preparing you, our members and other property professionals for the changes up ahead.
That’s why we are opening bookings now for the course dates from February onwards, by which time we expect to be fully up to speed on what the completed Bill will look like and what you need to know to stay compliant
Our expert trainers are already developing content to support you through the period of transition and beyond based on what we know already, with our policy team working on the essential documentation you will need once the new regime is in force.
Courses will be delivered via our eClassroom platform, virtually, in real time, by one of our expert trainers with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points available for completing the training.
We also have plans to offer face-to-face classroom training and eLearning options in due course.
For more information, prices and to book click here and for all the latest on the Renters’ Rights Bill and its progression through Parliament NRLA members can visit our exclusive members’ hub here.
As we as launching the new course dates, we’d also invite anyone interested in learning with the NRLA to visit our new look eLearning pages.
Eagle-eyed learners will have spotted the new logo and updated colour scheme, with the fresh new look complementing recent upgrades to improve functionality and make the platform more intuitive.
With new courses on retrofit, mental health and hoarding added to the comprehensive offer, the changes come after the academy trained a record 10,500 landlords last year.
And with online, face-to-face and bespoke training options available, why not find out more about what we can do to help you.
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