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Housing and homelessness training

Shelter Scotland's expert trainers provide online training through webinars, workshops and on-demand lessons.

We cover topics including homelessness, housing law advice, disrepair, and private rented sector repossession procedures.

Whether you want to gain knowledge and skills for a new role or you're an experienced housing professional who needs to keep up to date, we have a training course to suit you.

Homelessness applications

Learn about the homeless application process in Scotland, who can apply as homeless, the key legal duties of local authorities, and rights to temporary accommodation.

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Homelessness enquiries

Learn how local authorities in Scotland make homelessness assessments, the decision-making process, why enquiries matter, and how enquiries impact decisions.

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Private rented sector repossession procedures

Find out about private rented housing rights in Scotland, different types of tenancy, the legal paperwork needed for possession, and how the eviction process works.

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Homelessness decisions and reviews

Learn about what happens after a local authority in Scotland makes a homelessness decision, the notification process, and how and when to request a review.

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Housing law advice casework

Learn how to identify issues affecting housing rights in Scotland. Find out how to support tenants, borrowers, occupiers, and people whose rights are being denied or are at risk.

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Housing law advice introduction

Our elearning course explains how housing problems affect tenants, borrowers and occupiers in Scotland, and how to signpost and refer people for further support.

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Our training for groups

Our workshops and briefings are available for groups of 6 or more.

We can deliver training to your group at a time and date of your choice. Please contact us at trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk or call 0344 515 2477 to discuss your training needs.

Booking terms and conditions

Find out more about the terms and conditions that apply to our training courses.

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