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Homelessness and Housing Law

You've come from the skills framework. Here are some learning and development recommendations for understanding homelessness and housing law.

Knowledge of housing law and homelessness legislation involves understanding the legal frameworks and regulations related to homelessness housing rights and the provision of housing services. This includes relevant laws, policies and procedures that impact individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as the rights and responsibilities of homelessness service providers.

Team Training

Our team training is delivered live online or in-person by an expert Trainer. You'll be given the opportunity to build on your understanding of homelessness and housing law with your peers in an interactive and safe space.

  • Team Training Course

    Homelessness law, practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act

    Develop your understanding of the statutory duties the council may owe the people you support, including the new duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act.

    • Understanding Homelessness
    • Accommodation
    • Managing Accommodation
  • Team Training Course

    Renters' Rights Act

    Drawing on the detailed guidance within the Act and our experience supporting housing and homelessness services, we can offer tailored training to build confidence, strengthen practice, and ensure your organisation is fully prepared.

    • Improving Homelessness Services
    • Reducing Evictions
    • Accommodation
    • Managing Accommodation
    • For Service Providers
    • For Housing Providers
    • Developing the workforce
    • Renters' Rights Act

Training for individuals

Attend a live online or in-person course on homelessness law, practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act (HRA) with peers from other organisations, and build on your understanding of how you can support people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in line with UK law.

  • Renters’ Rights Act training

    Drawing on the detailed guidance within the Act and our experience supporting housing and homelessness services, this comprehensive training course aims to build confidence and strengthen practice.

    17 August 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm
  • Anti-social behaviour: management and prevention

    Develop your understanding of what is available to prevent and tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) including how to empower clients to manage their behaviour and acquire skills for social living.

    7 September 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm
  • Homelessness Law, Practice and the Homelessness Reduction Act

    Develop your understanding of the statutory duties the people you support may be owed by Local Authorities, including the duties of the Homelessness Reduction Act.

    23 September 2026 9:30am - 4:00pm

Skills Framework Levels

To find out more about the four levels associated with homelessness and housing law, take a look at the skills framework.

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