Course Description

This course provides a general overview of the legal system.

This course should be completed over a period of time and in a quiet environment. If you log out of the course and go back into it the course will pick up from that point.



WHO THE COURSE IS FOR

All franchise owners and their staff who are involved in any aspect of residential letting and have contact with applicants, tenants, landlords or potential landlords.

TOPICS

Part 1

  • Overview of the legal system
  • Elements of a contract
  • Consumer Legislation
  • Money Laundering
  • Accommodation Agencies Act
  • Equalities Act
  • Data Protection Act

Part 2

  • Understanding being an agent
  • Landlord's responsibilities
  • Tenant's responsibilities
  • Energy Performance Certificates
  • Income tax and overseas landlords

Part 3

  • Tenancy agreements and licenses
  • Understanding HMOs
  • Management regs
  • Planning
  • Council Tax
  • EPCs
  • Licensing

Part 4

  • Safety and Repairs
  • Gas Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Furniture Safety
  • Statutory Repairs
  • Contractual Repairs
  • Silence

Managing Director & Trainer

David d’Orton Gibson

David has worked for many years in the letting industry and has first hand experience of most roles involved in lettings. For the last 22 years he has worked full time running training and consultancy for landlords and agents throughout England and Wales. He teaches public courses as well as running In House courses for local authorities, letting agents, landlord associations, housing associations, colleges and other bodies.Widely respected for his technical knowledge and teaching style, David combines an authoritative understanding of the legal framework with practical suggestions on working with people and presents in an engaging style.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Part 1

    • Introducing the Law Section 1A

    • Introducing the Law Section 1B

    • Introducing the Law Section 1C

    • Introducing the Law Section 1D
  • 2

    Part 2

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 2A

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 2B

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 2C

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 2D
  • 3

    Part 3

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 3A

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 3B

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 3C

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 3D
  • 4

    Part 4

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 4A

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 4B

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings Section 4C
  • 5

    Part 5

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings 5A

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings 5B

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings 5C

    • Introduction to Law for Lettings 5D
  • 6

    How well do you know the law?

    • Test your understanding