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01752 510913

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info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Renters’ Rights Bill

Friday 24th January 2025 – 9am – 12noon

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £40

Cost for non-SWLA members – £45

Be prepared for when the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

 

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Renters’ Rights Bill

Thursday 16th January 2025 – 9am – 12noon

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £40

Cost for non-SWLA members – £45

 Be prepared for when the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Wednesday 29th January 2025 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £80 for members of SWLA, £100 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1230 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face – COURSE FULL

Thursday 3rd October 2024 – 9:15 – 4:30pm

Venue – Reception Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA 

Price – £80 for members of SWLA, £100 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1230 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.   

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE – Course Full 

Wednesday 1st May 2024 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1200 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face

Tuesday 6th February 2024 – 9:15 – 4:30pm

Venue – Reception Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA 

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1160 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Thursday 19th October 2023 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1150 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2023

Wednesday 20th September 2023 – 9am – 1pm

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35, Cost for non-SWLA members – £40

 Course will cover 

  1. Renters (Reform) Bill
  2. Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 in force January 2023
  3. Smoke and CO new rules
  4. Recent Case Reviews

As well as other relevant issues. 

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2023 – COURSE NOW FULL 

Wednesday 16th August 2023 – 9am – 1pm

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35, Cost for non-SWLA members – £40

 Course will cover 

  1. Renters (Reform) Bill
  2. Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 in force January 2023
  3. Smoke and CO new rules
  4. Recent Case Reviews

As well as other relevant issues.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.  

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Face to Face –  COURSE NOW FULL 

Tuesday 20th June 2023 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA 

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1150 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Wednesday 15th February 2023 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1120 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Repairing Obligations

Wednesday 8th February 2023 – 9:30am – 1pm

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40

 Course will cover

 Disrepair situations and not resolving them in a timely manner has the potential to derail possession claims and can lead to a financial counterclaim and fixed penalty fines. This course will cover the statutory and common law obligations placed upon landlords, explore fitness for human habitation, the importance of inventories and visits to check for disrepair/lifestyle causing damage or potential damage. Also, what landlords can expect from their tenants regarding living in a ‘tenant like manner’…. Plus, some useful tips on how to avoid potential problems.  

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

The course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Thursday 10th November 2022 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

 Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1100 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2022 – ONLINE

Tuesday 4th October 2022 – 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40

Course will cover 

  1. Right to Rent changes
  2. Update on Section 8 and Section 21 Notices
  3. Material Information
  4. Fire Safety Act
  5. New smoke and carbon monoxide regulations
  6. Rent repayment orders
  7. New regulations

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Wednesday 3rd August 2022 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1100 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

½ Day Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2022  – Online 

Thursday 16th June 2022 – 1:30pm – 4:30pm 

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40 

Course will cover 

  1. Right to Rent changes
  2. Update on Section 8 and Section 21 Notices
  3. Material Information
  4. Fire Safety Act
  5. New smoke and carbon monoxide regulations
  6. Rent repayment orders
  7. New regulations 

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Monday 25th April 2022 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1060 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Thursday 20th January 2022 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 1030 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

½ Day Landlord Training Course

Thursday 9th December 2021 – 9am – 12:30pm

Venue – Online

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40

Course Covers

  1. Inventory best practice
  2. Move out report, dispute and calculate damage etc.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Online

Wednesday 13th October 2021 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 990 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

Training Webinars

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 – 11am – 12:30pm

& Repeated at 7pm – 8:30pm

We are holding two FREE training webinars being presented by Stephen Fowler.

The webinar will cover the topic – HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) and Fitness for Human Habitation.  

If you would like to register for either of these sessions, please contact the office to book your place stating which you wish to attend.

Once you have registered, we will email you details regarding joining the webinar.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – Online

Wednesday 2nd June 2021 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 950 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.  

Training Webinars

Wednesday 28th April 2021 – 11am – 12:30pm

& Repeated at 7pm – 8:30pm

We are holding two FREE training webinars being presented by Stephen Fowler.

The webinar will cover the topic – Compliance – Gas, Electrical, EPC, Right to Rent, their changes and a logical approach.  

If you would like to register for either of these sessions, please contact the office to book your place stating which you wish to attend.

Once you have registered, we will email you details regarding joining the webinar.

Training Webinars

Wednesday 24th March 2021 – 11am – 12:30pm

& Repeated at 7pm – 8:30pm

We are holding two FREE training webinars being presented by Stephen Fowler.

The webinar will cover the topic – New Possession Rules.  

If you would like to register for either of these sessions, please contact the office to book your place stating which you wish to attend.

Once you have registered, we will email you details regarding joining the webinar.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Monday 22nd March 2021 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 920 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course – ONLINE

Monday 22nd February 2021 – 9:00 – 4:30pm

Venue – Online

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or info@landlordssouthwest.co.uk to book your place, places only secured on receipt of payment.

Over 920 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course 

We are taking bookings but please be aware this course might be postponed at short notice, if this is the case the people booked on will be given first refusal of the next booked course.

Monday 4th May 2020 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 920 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Course now fully booked

Landlord Accreditation Training Course 

Monday 27th January 2020 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 780 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Course now fully booked

Landlord Training Course – Intermediate Law   

Friday 17th January 2020 – 9:30am – 4:30pm

Of particular interest to letting agents and portfolio holders 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65. Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

A one-day course providing a more in-depth coverage of important areas of legislation and practice. Amongst the topics included will be:   

  • Tenancy Agreements – Special Clauses.
  • Grounds for Possession & Accelerated Possession
  • Overseas Landlords
  • Instructing Contractors
  • Tenants’ Compensation Rights
  • Abandonment and Surrender
  • Deposit Protection

Plus latest news and updates.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Monday 14th October 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 760 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

 

½ Day Landlord Training Courses

Monday 7th October 2019

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35 per half day or £65 for both courses.

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40 per half day or £75 for both courses.

 First Session – 9:30 – 12:30 – Understanding the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Fitness for Human Habitation   

  • How does the system work
  • The Local Authority role
  • Your duty of care
  • What are the most common risks
  • How to think about risks in your properties

Some things for you to think about, the potential high penalties for landlords who do not keep their property in repair and safe. This can lead to delays in evictions as well as damage claims from the tenants. On this course we will be looking at what is and is not acceptable condition.

Second Session – 13:30 – 16:30 – Inventory

Inventories – move in and maintaining a good property condition. What are the best ways to record condition, how at the end of the tenancy to assess what is tenants damage and how much the landlord can lawfully claim in compensation.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course 

Monday 3rd June 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 740 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard. 

Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2019 

Tuesday 30th April 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65. Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

A must attend one day course covering the subjects below and more….    

  • Another prohibition on serving section 21 notices.
  • Will both professional cleaning and flea treatment be unlawful?
  • How do the tenant fee ban, and deposit deductions relate?
  • Why a property could cost your landlord £3,500.
  • Why you don’t need an EPC just because the current one runs out.
  • What does the new Fitness for Human Habitation legislation mean for you?
  • Will your client money protection meet the new standards required?
  • Plus, other new laws and court cases.

We will review and consider the effect of what has been a busy year of legislative change, look forward to a pivotal year for our industry and consider the impact of recent court cases.

Having progressed now through the House of Lords we will provide you with all the details of the tenant fee act and consider any regulations needed to implement it.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Landlord Training Course – Legal Update 2019 

Monday 8th April 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65. Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

A must attend one day course covering the subjects below and more….    

  • Another prohibition on serving section 21 notices.
  • Will both professional cleaning and flea treatment be unlawful?
  • How do the tenant fee ban, and deposit deductions relate?
  • Why a property could cost your landlord £3,500.
  • Why you don’t need an EPC just because the current one runs out.
  • What does the new Fitness for Human Habitation legislation mean for you?
  • Will your client money protection meet the new standards required?
  • Plus, other new laws and court cases.

We will review and consider the effect of what has been a busy year of legislative change, look forward to a pivotal year for our industry and consider the impact of recent court cases.

Having progressed now through the House of Lords we will provide you with all the details of the tenant fee act and consider any regulations needed to implement it.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Training Course

End of Tenancy including Repossessions 

Monday 4th February 2019 – 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65.

Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

Course will cover:-    

  • Abandoned Property
  • Managing Rent Arrears,
  • Anti-Social Behaviour issues and eviction
  • Other tenancy enforcement issues
  • Section 8 Forms
  • Section 21 Forms
  • Court Forms and Procedures
  • Bailiffs
  • Left belongings
  • Latest legal updates and relevant case law 

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

 Tuesday 29th January 2019 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 720 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

 Thursday 8th November 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 700 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

Landlord Training Course – Inventories 

Tuesday 9th October 2018 – 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65. Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

Inventory Course will cover:-    

  • How to create a robust Inventory and Schedule of condition
  • Mid-term visits – what to look for and record
  • Managing the safety paper trail
  • Alternatives to taking a deposit
  • IT solutions
  • Move in
  • Move out
  • Move out reports
  • When is wear and tear a damages claim
  • Managing a move out dispute
  • Adjudication workshop

This course is key for those newer to lettings or for those who recognise their inventory paperwork could be better or for those looking for fresh solutions. 

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course 

Tuesday 4th September 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 650 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

Landlord Training Course 

Friday 6th July 2018 – 9:30am – 4:30pm 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £65.

Cost for non-SWLA members – £75. 

Course will cover:-    

  • HMO’s – including new licensing legislation as from 1st October 2018.
  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations) – what you need to know about the New Data Protection legislation.
  • Other forthcoming legislation changes. 

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Thursday 28th June 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

 Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 670 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

 Thursday 12th April 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Civic Centre, Paris Street, Exeter EX1 1RQ

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

 Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 650 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

 

Letting Agent Training Course 

Tuesday 10th April 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – The Future Inn Plymouth, 1 William Prance Road, Plymouth International Business Park, Plymouth PL6 5ZD

Price – £80 for one day course to include refreshments and light lunch. 

Due to the volume and importance of the legislation and regulation coming into force, SWLA in partnership with Plymouth City Council will be hosting a full day course which will include Legal Updates for 2018. Presented by Training for Professionals. 

Legal Update 2018

Data Protection (GDPR)

– When can you lawfully give tenant details to a contractor and when will you need consent after 25 May 2018?
– Understand the only basis you will be permitted to contact your database of historic landlords.
– Understand when not backing up your data could cost you up to 20 million euros or 4% of turnover.
– What information will be required in your privacy notice?
– The new legislation will restrict when you can contact your landlord despite having signed Terms of Business.
– What is your plan to ensure your contractors are GDPR compliant?

Draft Tenant Fee Ban Bill

– Do you know that under the draft proposal you can still charge tenant fees for some tenancies?
– Were you aware the draft bill includes the power to ban deposits?
– Do you understand that by taking a tenant fee or making an error with a holding deposit you could be penalised or even banned as a letting agent?
– Do you understand under what circumstances a resident landlord may still charge tenant fees?

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)

– How can you delay the impact of MEES for F or G rated properties for up to 2 years?
– What actions do you need to take before 1 April 2018 concerning properties not meeting the minimum standard?
– In what circumstances can you still market an F or G rated property after April 2018?
– Understand which tenancies MEES does not apply to.
– Learn when a listed building does need an EPC.
– When does a building in a conservation area have to comply with MEES?

 Other issues which have arisen over the last year:

– The new legislation will restrict when you can contact your landlord despite having signed Terms of Business.
– One simple mistake that could prevent you ever serving a section 21 notice.
– Can you identify what may be deemed as a‘Secret Profit’ and what are the consequences of not declaring them?

Compulsory Client Money Protection and Regulation of Letting & Management Agents – What we know!

Tenants’ Compensation Rights

On completion of the course you will be armed with the information required to help you and your business remain on the right side of the law.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

½ Day Landlord Training Courses 

Monday 5th February 2018

 Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35 per half day or £65 for both courses.

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40 per half day or £75 for both courses.

 First Session – 9:30 – 12:30 – Repossession Procedures   

  • Section 21’s
  • Section 8’s
  • Tenants who are in breach of tenancy other than rent arrears
  • How to manage repossession situations

Second Session – 13:30 – 16:30 – Important items of compliance and other safety related management issues including

  • Legionella
  • Gas safe
  • Right to rent
  • Electrical installation testing
  • PAT testing
  • Deposits
  • Smoke alarms

 Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course 

Thursday 25th January 2018 – 9:30 – 4:30pm 

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 650 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

 Thursday 26th October 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

 Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non – members for one day course.

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy.

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 600 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

We are proud to announce Landlord Accreditation South West (LASW) are founder members of the West of England Rental Standard.

½ Day Landlord Training Courses

 Monday 9th October 2017

 Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35 per half day or £65 for both courses.

Cost for non-SWLA members – £40 per half day or £75 for both courses.

 First Session – 9:30 – 12:30 – Repossession Procedures   

  • Section 21’s
  • Section 8’s
  • Tenants who are in breach of tenancy other than rent arrears
  • How to manage repossession situations

Second Session – 13:30 – 16:30 – Important items of compliance and other safety related management issues including

  • Legionella
  • Gas safe
  • Right to rent
  • Electrical installation testing
  • PAT testing
  • Deposits
  • Smoke alarms

 Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 01752 510913.

The 17th August 1/2 day course is now full, if you are interested in attending a future course please contact the office.

½ Day Landlord Training Course

Thursday 17th August 2017 – 9:30 – 1pm

Venue- Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

There is no charge for this course. There are limited spaces so book early to avoid disappointment. 

Part 1 – Mine2Manage –  Inventories

 Mine2manage – easy to use software.

It has the following functions:

Tenant communicator via web and App. No more late-night phone calls from tenants.

Unlimited documents storage and sharing via the cloud.

Rent reminders and profit/loss reports. Can be exported and sent to your accountants.

Track maintenance issues.

Easily created inventories, periodic inspections and check-outs.

Part 2 – NAPIT – National Association of Inspectors and Testers

 Testing of electrical installations WILL become mandatory during this Parliament. Take this opportunity to see what is required.

 Points to be discussed are; incoming supplies, by passing meters, fuse boards old and new, earthing arrangements, circuit breakers, ring mains – general issues, PAT testing and the general requirements, electrical installation condition reports and the home safety guidance document.  

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Thursday 6th July 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA.

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non-members for one day course. 

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 600 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

1/2 Day Landlord Training Courses

Monday 19th June 2017

Venue – Warspite Room, Plymouth Council House, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA.

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the courses are open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35 per half day or £65 for both courses. Cost for non-SWLA members – £40 per half day or £75 for both courses.

First Session – 9:30 – 12:30 – HMOs, looking at –

Planning, Fire Safety, Risk Assessment, Licence Conditions, Latest Updates.

Second Session – 13:30 – 16:30 – Intermediate Law.

A closer look at the more complicated legal issues around letting and practical solutions.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office on 01752 510913. Courses will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Thursday 30th March 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Charter Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA.

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non-members for one day course. 

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 600 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

Landlord Accreditation Training Course

Monday 30th January 2017 – 9:30 – 4:30pm

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA.

Price – £65 for members of SWLA, £75 for non-members for one day course. 

Course covers ASTs, Deposits, Section 21s, Section 8s, HMOs, Gas and Electrical Safety, Inventories and much more.

The course will provide you with all the skills to start, manage and finish a tenancy. 

Places still available. Contact the office on 01752 510913 or via the website to book your place, places secured on receipt of payment.

Over 600 landlords have already completed this course since September 2011.

Course can lead to Accreditation, if required.

1/2 Day Landlord Training Courses

Wednesday 23rd November 2016

Venue – Astor Room, Plymouth Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 1HA.

If you are accredited this will count towards your CPD hours, but the course is open to all.

Cost for SWLA members – £35 per half day or £65 for both courses. Cost for non-members – £40 per half day or £75 for both courses.

First Session – 9:30 – 12:30 – Legal Update.

Housing and Planning Act 2016, Immigration Act 2014 and the amendments in the Immigration Act 2016, Hidden Letting Agent Fees, Minimum EPC rating in 2018 and many other current topics.

Second Session – 13:30 – 16:30 – Inventory.

Inventories – move in and maintain a good property condition.

Places secured upon receipt of payment, book your place through the office 201752 510913. Course will be instructed by Stephen Fowler from Training for Professionals.

Landlord Training

South West Landlords Association offers in addition to the one day accreditation course, other one day and half day courses based at a venue usually in Plymouth . These courses cover subjects such as;

  • Inventories
  • Ending a tenancy (Section 8/21s)
  • Legionella
  • Housing Health and Safety Rating System
  • Deposits/Guarantors
  • Repairing Obligations.

The dates/costs and venues for these courses are regularly displayed on our website and can be found here.

http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/
http://www.anuk.org.uk/
http://www.privatehousinginformation.co.uk/site/files/WoE_Rental_Scheme_standard.pdf
https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/
http://www.lasw.co.uk/
https://www.landlordssouthwest.co.uk/