An introduction to housing law advice

Who this course is for

This course is for people whose role requires them to have an understanding of housing issues in order to provide advice and information.

Course details

Housing issues and housing options

Current housing legislation, housing options, common housing problems across different tenure types and how to act on someone's behalf.

Security of tenure 

Different tenure types, the essential elements of a lease, and eviction and repossession processes. 

Homelessness 

Key aspects and possible causes of homelessness, local authority responsibilities to people applying for housing, and how to analyse housing options and identify strategies for people facing homelessness. 

Disrepair 

Different types of disrepair, landlord disrepair obligations, and what the local authority can do about disrepair. 

Housing arrears, eviction and repossession

Rights, responsibilities, options for people facing arrears and repossession, strategies to avoid eviction and repossession, and benefits that can help with housing costs. 

Learning outcomes 

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:  

• identify the causes and effects of housing issues 

• recognise the key issues related to housing and be able to offer advice and information 

• use knowledge and understanding to support people to address their housing issues 

Assessment

Learners complete a series of self-assessments for each unit and one final written assessment to demonstrate housing knowledge and competence.

The written assessment is marked by an assessor and must be passed for the learner to complete the course.

Accreditation 

On successful completion of this course, learners receive an SQA Professional Development Group award level 6.