To promote good practice in the rented market, Dorset Council is offering free online training courses for landlords and letting agents from 7-18 June.

Topics covered will include: housing standards, including the housing health and safety rating system (HHSRS) and how hazards are identified; changes in housing law, including Fitness for Human Habitation, electrical inspections, Energy Performance Certificates  and Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards; fire, including key factors to consider in both single-family homes and Houses in Multiple Occupation; Houses in Multiple Occupation, including definitions, licensing, roles and responsibilities and Houses in Multiple Occupation standards, including room sizes and amenities – how are they measured, the management regulations and their implications

Access to the modules, which have been specifically made for landlords and agents operating in the Dorset Council area, is on a first come first served basis so early booking is advised.

To take part in one or all of the training modules, register for your virtual place now by clicking on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/landlord-training-tickets-152861363453 or https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/letting-agents-training-tickets-154809967781?aff=erelpanelorg

After registering you will be sent a link allowing you to watch at a time that suits you between 7 – 20 June.

Cllr Graham Carr-Jones, portfolio holder for Housing and Community Safety said:

“As a landlord myself I know the vital role we play in providing housing across Dorset.

“The past 15 months have been challenging, not least because of COVID and the new legislation introduced for landlords.

“Dorset Council’s housing team is offering this free training to help get you back on track and up to speed, and encourage best practice here in Dorset. 

“I would urge everyone interested in learning about how to operate as a responsible landlord or letting agent in Dorset to sign up and book their virtual place.”

“We’re also ambitious to develop our relationship with landlords.

“At the same as registering for this training I recommend that you register to become a member of our Landlords Local Authority Partnership and keep up to date with latest news, further training offers and much more.”