Residential Landlord & Tenant - An Update on Contentious Issues

Introduction

‘The private rented sector is an important and growing part of our housing market. It has overtaken the social rented sector in terms of size and is now the second largest tenure with 1.9 million properties housing 4 million households in England.’

But, the relationship between landlords and their residential tenants remains one fraught with potential tensions and difficulties for both parties. Sweeping legislative changes and continually evolving case law make this area of law a minefield for the unwary.

This virtual classroom seminar is designed to provide an essential guide to all property lawyers involved in potentially contentious residential tenancy matters who wish to keep up to speed in this fast-changing area of law.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Update on the current procedures for possession claims, including the extension of most ‘notices seeking possession’ to six months, and the special procedures in place for possession claims during the pandemic
• Update on defences to section 21 notices (including lack of gas safety certificates)
• The current position on tenancy deposits and the Tenant Fees Act 2019
• Rent Repayment Orders
• Landlord repairing obligations and the Home (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.