Duration: Half day

Delivery Method: Virtual, Face to Face

From 1st May, all new PRS tenancies in England are Assured Periodic Tenancies, and landlords can no longer rely on Section 21. This makes it more important than ever to set up tenancies correctly from day one, ensuring full compliance with deposit law, prescribed information, PRS database requirements, and contract terms. This practical, step‑by‑step course guides landlords and agents through the essential tasks required at the start of a tenancy to avoid problems later. The session focuses on real‑world processes, including handling rent in advance, managing payment date changes, issuing the correct documents, and creating a clear evidence trail that supports future enforcement or possession action. This is a hands‑on, operational session designed to give PRS landlords the confidence to start tenancies safely, legally and efficiently

Duration: Full day

Delivery Method: Virtual, Face to Face

Managing repairs, ensuring homes are safe, and meeting legal standards are core responsibilities for private landlords and letting agents. Yet the PRS is governed by a complex mix of legislation, guidance and enforcement powers — all of which are evolving as the sector prepares for the new HHSRS 2 framework and strengthened expectations around damp and mould, fitness, and property condition. This full‑day course provides a clear, practical guide to the health and safety duties that apply in the PRS. Delegates will explore the updated HHSRS hazard profiles, understand how to identify and manage risks in rented homes, and learn how to build robust inspection and repairs processes that withstand local authority scrutiny. The session blends legal requirements with real‑world examples, case law, and best practice from across the sector Please note this is a not a HHSRS Core Competency Course - Use the DASH HHSRS Course Finder to check if this course is right for you.

Duration: Half day

Delivery Method: Virtual

From 1st May 2026, all new and existing PRS tenancies in England are Assured Periodic Tenancies, and landlords can no longer rely on Section 21. This means all possession routes now run through Section 8, using mandatory or discretionary grounds. This practical, step‑by‑step course is designed to give landlords and agents the confidence to correctly serve Section 8 notices, select the right grounds, gather the required evidence, and complete the new prescribed forms. Many Landlords tell us that they have never issues a section 8 notice and lack confidence in this area of the business. The session focuses on real‑world application, including how to avoid invalid notices, how to calculate notice periods, and what happens after service. This is a hand‑holding, operational session aimed at helping Landlords, in the private rented sector, navigate the new regime safely and lawfully.

Local Authorities, Landlords, Letting Agents & Housing Professionals! Big changes are coming with the Renters’ Rights Act 2025— are you ready? DASH Services has launched a FREE online training tool to help you explore the Renters' Rights Bill: DASH E-learning Portal. A massive thank you to Jeremy Manners from RH Global for his brilliant input into this course. This FREE training is delivered in two parts to help you navigate these changes: Part 1 covers: • Abolition of Section 21 Notices and Fixed Term Tenancies • Grounds for Possession • Rent - Prohibition of Rent in Advance, Rent Increases and Ban on Rental • Bidding, Pets, Prohibition of Rental Discrimination • Written Statement of Terms & Implementation Part 2 covers: • Awaab's Law • PRS Ombudsman • PRS Database • Decent Homes Standard • Strengthened Enforcement inc. RROs Self-paced. Online. Expert-led. Certificate included. Enrol now: DASH E-learning Portal

Shelter are holding two FREE e-learning courses for landlords/letting agents - • Right to Rent for landlords • Tenant Fees Act 2019 for landlords Learn about your legal duties as a landlord or letting agent with online courses from Shelter. Get an introduction to the basics or develop your understanding. The elearning courses take 10 to 60 minutes to complete. Learn at a pace that suits you. Find out more and book your FREE place here Shelter Training - Free elearning for landlords - Shelter England

The use of prescription cannabis in residential settings is raising important questions for ASB and housing professionals. With over 45,000 people now prescribed Cannabis-Based Products for Medicinal Use (CBPMs), a number expected to rise to 60,000 by the end of 2024, landlords and enforcement officers are encountering new challenges in balancing the rights of individuals with the wider impact on communities. To provide much-needed clarity, the Cannabis Industry Council has published new guidance, addressing key concerns such as: • Balancing rights and responsibilities – Where does the Equality Act come in, and how does it impact enforcement? • Clarifying responsibility – Should action sit with housing providers, local authorities, or police? • Managing complaints and expectations – How can cases be handled fairly and effectively? • Understanding legal considerations – What does this mean for tenancy agreements and policy decisions? You can download the guidance document here To explore these issues further, Green & Burton ASB Associates is hosting a practical roundtable discussion to examine the real-world implications of the guidance and share best practice solutions. In collaboration with ASB Help, Clarke Willmott Solicitors and with kind sponsorship from the team at React, we are looking forward to bringing this...

Further to recent updates and communications you may have seen, the Home Office intend to increase the level of Civil Penalties for Right to Rent breaches. A two hour online course that covers the Right to Rent Scheme is now available and is presented by qualified Home Office trainers. The Home Office also now offer training on Document Fraud, Introduction to Immigration, and Right to Work. The training can be accessed via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/home-office-mixed-webinar-sessions-2650869 Please note there is a small charge for these courses and they are delivered online. To view the eventbrite privacy notice visit Eventbrite Privacy Policy | Eventbrite Help Centre

Training for Landlords and Agents The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) was developed as a component of the Housing Act 2004 to replace the Fitness Standard. It has been in force since 2006 but has been given more bite due to the introduction of the Housing (Fitness for Habitation) Act 2018. Who should attend? All Landlords and agents who actively let out properties in England. The course will help landlords and agents come to terms with the practical application and implications of the Housing (Fitness for Habitation) Act 2018 and the HHSRS. By the end of this course, participants will understand the principles behind the Housing Health and Safety Rating System and will understand how to identify the common deficiencies and defects within their rental properties. Course delivery A short day - classroom based session The course covers: • The Housing (Fitness for Habitation) Act 2018 • Principles behind the HHSRS and the link between the two • The 29 Hazards • Identifying deficiencies and understanding risk • Practical examples of deficiencies in dwellings for group discussion Next session: TBC - Derby City Council, Council House, Corporation Street. Tor more information please email Jack on DASH@derby.gov.uk To view...