Duration
1 Day
Location
In-house
Availability
Good
Suitable for: All What does this mean?
This virtual training is aimed at frontline workers who frequently go into residents’ properties. It raises awareness and knowledge of the property condition issues they need to look out for.
The course covers the HHSRS itself, the broad legal framework under which tenants, (contract holders), and visitors can bring claims against a landlord and the enforcement powers used by local housing authorities. It is particularly relevant to Welsh community landlords in the light of the impending changes to be introduced with effect from the 1 December 2022 by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. The obligation for properties to be fit for human habitation will broaden the opportunities for claims to be brought and there is also the issue of rent not being payable when a property is unfit for human habitation.
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What does this course cover?
HHSRS in outline
The 29 hazards – what to look for when visiting properties with a special focus on:
- Damp and mould growth
- Excess cold
- Asbestos
- Carbon monoxide
- Entry by intruders
- Domestic hygiene
- Pests and refuse
- Food safety
- Personal hygiene
- Sanitation and drainage
- Falling — on level surfaces, on stairs and falling between levels
- Electrical hazards
- Fire and flames
- Flames and hot surfaces, etc.
The enforcement regime – local housing authority powers including prosecution
The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and the implications for social landlords.
Who should attend?
Everyone who regularly visits tenants and residents in their homes including housing officers, support workers, technical staff. Suitable for new staff as well as those seeking a refresher on HHSRS.
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Our trainer
Peter Wilson has over 30 years’ experience in public and private sector housing. A chartered environmental health practitioner and a chartered surveyor, he has also worked as a housing manager responsible for over 11,000 properties. He is still actively involved in survey work, litigation and consultancy. He combines a wealth of ‘hands-on’ knowledge with an interactive training style and extensive experience.
We can bring this course to you.
If you have five or more staff interested our
in-house training offers great value for money.
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