Objectives

• Prevent tenants opting not to pay their rent in favour of paying their utility bills
• Identify supplier grants and Government support available to tenants to help pay towards rent arrears
• Stabilise income by having rent paid while tenant is supported by utility grants
• Avoid the expense and inconvenience of court proceedings for rent arrears
• Keep an otherwise good tenant in their home

Background

The cost of living is affecting everyone, especially tenants, with the increase in utility bills, many tenants may have to make the choice between paying their rent and paying the gas and electricity bill this winter.

This course will help you to support your tenants who may be struggling to afford their utility bills, to find financial support to avoid getting into debt and having to make a choice not to pay the rent instead paying their bills.

Suitable for

• New landlords 
• Accidental landlords 
• Established landlords who wish to refresh their knowledge 
• Letting agents