Each training course has a limited number of places, so please make sure that you attend all the training you have signed up for.
If you have booked onto a training course and cannot attend, please cancel your booking instead of not turning up. This will allow someone else to take your place.
Upcoming training
We work with the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) to put on free training for landlords. All future training courses will be listed on this page. Any landlord is welcome to attend any training.
Condensation, mould and dampness
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This course is delivered online.
Find out about:
- the different types of dampness - rising, penetrating dampness, hygroscopic salts and condensation, and how to identify them
- the common causes and the solutions
- the law affecting dampness and condensation
- the responsibilities and obligations of the landlord, agent and tenant
- how to reduce its impact and some of the common misconceptions that both tenants and landlords have regarding condensation
- the importance of heating, ventilation and thermal insulation
- practical issues and worked examples
Book a place online: North Yorkshire Council Condensation, Mould and Dampness NRLA
Energy efficiency
Friday 8 November 2024, 9.30am to 4.30pm. This course is delivered online.
Find out about:
- drivers of energy efficiency in UK
- the Energy Efficiency Regulations 2015
- other statutes affecting energy efficiency, including the Housing Act and Climate Change Act
- the Green Deal and grant funding streams
- energy performance certificates (EPC) changes
- the exemptions to the energy efficiency regulations and the need for care when using the exemptions register
Book a place online: North Yorkshire Energy Efficiency NRLA
Landlord fundamentals
Monday 10 February 2025, 9.30am to 4pm. This course is delivered online.
Find out about:
- pre-tenancy and liabilities for energy performance certificates, tax and insurance
- responsibilities of a landlord surrounding tenancy agreements, fees ban, gas safety, house in multiple occupation and licensing
- property standards including HHSRS, repairs, dampness and risk assessments
- setting up different types of tenancy agreements, deposits and rent setting
- obligations during the tenancy including periodic visits, tenant obligations, and anti-social behaviour
- ending a tenancy with the relevant notices, what to do if the tenant wants to leave, possession and eviction
Book a place online: North Yorkshire Council Landlord Fundamentals NRLA
Electrical safety
Wednesday 12 March 2025, 10am to 4pm. This course is delivered online.
Find out about:
- basic principles of an electrical installation along with all the relevant legislation updates including house in multiple occupation licence conditions, Housing Act 2020, wiring regulations and building regulations
- what you are permitted to do and when you will need to employ a qualified electrician
- the Electrical Installation Condition Report and how to interpret it
- visual reviews of common electrical faults and completing an Electrical Installation Condition Report
- portable appliance testing (PAT) testing and the requirements to ensure your appliances are safe
Book a place online: Electrical Safety North Yorkshire NRLA