Helpful Tips Sanjeev Shetty 16/07/2024

Course of the month: Landlords Fundamentals

Whether you are a new landlord starting out in the business, or an experienced portfolio holder, our landlords fundamentals course will have something for you.

There are many requirements placed on landlords by the law, with failure to meet these leading to hefty fines and even criminal charges. 

Designed to take you through the complete lettings process from start to end of a tenancy, we cover all aspects of tenancy and property management, whether you are creating a tenancy, dealing with rent arrears or ensuring the safety of your property.

The course will include: 

  • All aspects of tenancy and property management 
  • How to ensuring the safety of your rental property 
  • How to deal with rent arrears 
  • Clarification on your responsibilities and obligations as a landlord 
  • Liabilities for EPC, tax and insurance 
  • Information on property standards, including HHSRS, repairs, dampness and risk assessments. 
  • How to set up different types of tenancy agreements, deposits and rent setting. 
  • How to end a tenancy, with the relevant notices, what to do if the tenant wants to leave, possession and eviction. 
  • What to do during the tenancy, including periodic visits, knowing about tenant obligations and anti-social behaviour 

Cost, dates and how to book 

A range of delivery options are available from face-to-face learning to virtual classroom courses and eLearning.

The interactive eClassroom course, which sees the course delivered by an NRLA trainer in real time,is priced at £106 and £132 for non-members.

The eLearning course which you can take at a time and place to suit you is £88 for members and £110 for non-members. 

In-person courses are from £114 for NRLA members and £143 for non-members.

For more information, dates and to book click here.

Accreditation 

This training course qualifies for five continuous professional development (CPD) points which can help towards or maintain your accreditation with the NRLA. 

NRLA Accreditation recognises landlords who have agreed to maintain professional standards in the management and maintenance of their rented property and deal fairly and professionally with their tenants.

CPD points are awarded for all activities which improve those attributes and are a requisite of membership of the NRLA Accreditation Scheme. For more details visit the accreditation section on the website.