Housing Rights

Housing Rights’ annual one day conference on the private rented sector will this year focus on the potential for government, key stakeholders and tenants to rise to the challenges facing an increasingly relied upon sector.

Gain more knowledge on how to advise clients on how to increase their points and have a better knowledge of the points system

Gain a better understanding of PRS and how to advise clients who are entering the sector, currently living in the sector, those who are having problems and those who want to leave the sector.

Universal Credit is gradually being introduced in Northern Ireland and will bring a new set of challenges for housing providers, tenants, homeowners and those who advise them. This training course will provide a complete introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and the likely impacts of this new system on tenants and homeowners.

Antisocial behaviour is a common problem and a cause of concern for people across all tenure types. This one day course focuses in particular on social landlords and tenants. It will examine legal responsibilities of both social landlords and tenants, legislative procedural requirements which must be followed when dealing with cases of antisocial behaviour and the most recent case law in relation to antisocial behaviour. It will also look at potential upcoming changes to the law surrounding antisocial behaviour.

This informal two day course will develop the skills and knowledge of anyone involved in the design and delivery of training events for presentations. During this hands on session, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learnt by preparing and delivering a short presentation.

Our Housing Advice Training Programme is the ‘must have’ foundational course for those working in housing. The course will be held on Wednesdays over a four week period.

Community Planning offers a unique opportunity to realise better housing outcomes and promote wellbeing for people in Northern Ireland. Housing Rights and Supporting Communities, in collaboration with Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, are pleased to invite you to attend a one day conference on 19th September at Lagan Valley Island which will focus on how working together can meet housing challenges.