RENT ARREARS

Tuesday 30 March

9:30am – 4:30pm

Trainers:  Dr Stewart Montgomery & colleague

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

Effective rent arrears management is central to the work of housing associations.  This course is, therefore, of major benefit to associations that strive to prevent arrears to comply with law and Communities Scotland regulatory standards. 

The course covers in detail raising legal actions, including how to raise court actions; it then examines what happens in court and explains remedies available after decree.

The course focuses on policy and practice matters; this ensures that delegates understand how to apply law and good practice standards effectively into practice.

This, of course, is critical to meet regulatory standards that emphasise prevention as a major way of controlling arrears.

The course is of particular relevance to senior staff and housing officers involved in arrears control as it examines policy and practice in detail.

Course Content:

·          the law and arrears control (notices, summons, court hearings)

·          how to develop an effective arrears policy (involving, too, auditing of existing policy and practice)

·          ensuring effective systems of monitoring

·          advice and information requirements

Benefits issues are not dealt with specifically in this course.

Costs

Members: £120

Non Members: £210