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Duration
1 day

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In-house

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Suitable for:       All What does this mean?

There has been an increase in residents failing to provide access for crucial services. Residents failing to allow access for necessary compliance safety checks, repairs and or improvements is unfortunately a common scenario for social housing landlords. It is vital the correct process is followed.

Delegates will work on real life case studies to provide a more engaging and effective learning experience and will leave feeling more empowered and confident in their knowledge of how to deal with a no access case.

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    This session will cover:

    • Gas service failed access: Injunctions how to apply
    • How to draft the application and witness statement for court
    • Fire and electrical safety, no access
    • Can forced access ever be used?
    • Common scenarios including urgent repairs/leaks and no access
    • What to do when a leaseholder fails to provide access
    • Top tips for good practice
    • Access and vulnerability/mental health.

    What will delegates learn?

    • Understand what a landlord and tenants obligations are for access to a property
    • Be able to identify reasons why access may not be provided
    • How to deal with a case where there are mental health and vulnerability issues present
    • Understand how to support a resident in providing access.

    Who should attend?

    This is essential for everyone involved in dealing with access. This includes:

    • Housing officers
    • Managers
    • Compliance officers
    • Repairs team
    • Contractors.

    Also ideal for those who wish to expand their knowledge.

  • Our trainer

    Mel Cant trained as a Barrister and came to the Bar in 2000. She doesn’t practice independently, choosing to work in the Social Housing Sector which she has done now for over 25 years.

    She covers all aspects of social housing law from housing advice, homelessness, allocations, lettings, tenancy and leasehold management, antisocial behaviour, asset management and disrepair.

    She undertakes homelessness reviews for nine local authorities and also undertakes training and consultancy providing practical solutions to legal issues within the sector.

    Her favourite feedback ever is “Everyone needs a Mel on speed dial!”

  • Testimonials

    • I thought Aisha was a fantastic trainer, really interesting and clearly knows her stuff!

      Mid Devon Housing

    • Really knowledgeable trainer, good content. The mix of attendees was good as well.

      Abri

    • Excellent trainer, such a bookful of knowledge and was able to answer such a variety of questions on the spot.

      Brentwood Borough Council

    • Mel was very knowledgeable on the subject and answered questions very well and confidently. I was also reassured that a lot of what Mel covered, I had included in our recently new policy regarding access. There were some interesting conversations around certain scenarios which I found interesting too and found the course enjoyable.

      Incommunities

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