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Enforcement ready: civil penalties and the Renters’ Rights Act
Half-day technical workshop
Overview
This half-day technical training workshop provides delegates with the ‘bigger picture’ perspective of all things CPNs in relation to the RRA, including the culture shift we will all need to be preparing for, dealing with appeals and things of that nature.
Learning Outcomes:
- Triage system
- Touching on the investigation side
- CPN process and policies that govern them and making sure those work
- Rent repayment orders
- Collections of debts
Who should attend:
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Environmental Health Officers and professionals working in the PRS within local authorities
Who should attend:
- The training will help delegates understand how civil penalties fit in to the new Renters’ Rights Act and the new breaches coming in, reporting requirements, triage point of contact, and more.
What past delegates thought:
- “Identifying that we are all in the same position and providing reassurance"
CPD: 3 hours
Al Mcclenahan, Local Authority Outreach and Training Lead at Justice For Tenants
Al has a wealth of experience representing local authorities and tenants in Tribunal hearings. As Local Authority Outreach and Training Lead, Al assists with smart working arrangements to support local authority Private Rented Sector (PRS) regulation in a limited resource environment. He oversees the delivery of the Financial Penalty Toolkit Service – a free service that includes direct tailored advice for officers carrying out proceedings, training, evidence submission and representation in the Tribunal. These services complement a peer-reviewed guide which draws on the practices of Local Authorities who have effective and resource-efficient enforcement processes, to enable all Local Authorities to implement financial penalties as part of their enforcement process.
Date
Time
Venue
Online (Zoom)
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Price
CIEH member: £90
Affiliate member: £145
Non-member: £145
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