This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of Housing Advice. Topics to be covered conform to National Occupational Standards LA 39 and LA 24 (1), and to the CLS Quality Mark Standard for Generalist Help. They include:

- The development of central and local Government housing policy;
- The `mixed' economy of housing provision and subsidy;
- Current issues in housing reform
- The right to accommodation, including homelessness and re-housing;
- Security of occupation; repossession and tenant's rights;
- Housing costs
- Issues around neighbourhood disputes; harassment

1. An assignment (learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3)

Additional Assessment Details:

A case study essay will test student's knowledge of housing rights and their ability to give housing related advice.

Formative Assessment:

Formative assessment will take place both during the tutorial sessions and electronically; the tutor will give feedback on the students? tasks and discussion contributions.

Arden, A., Hunter, C. Manual of Housing Law, Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2003 or latest edition
Hughes, Davis, Matthew, Jones Text and Materials on Housing Law, 2005, Oxford University Press
Lund, B. Understanding Housing Policy, 2006, The Policy Press
Randall, G. Housing Rights Guide, Shelter, 2003 or latest edition

A computer with internet access

Access to Blackboard
Access to Blackboard study skills material (SHWstudyskills)

The delivery of this module is by a blend of guided online and independent study supplemented by face-to-face tutorial sessions.

Contact Hours (10) There will be 10 hours of face to face group tutorial sessions (100%)during the course of the module.

Independent Study (140) This will include:
Engaging with study materials in Blackboard: reading course materials, carrying out short tasks and exercises (these may be self-assessed or submitted to the module tutor by email), joining in discussion forums, following links to websites (30%)

Independent reading and research (30%)

Preparation for tutorial sessions (10%)

Preparation and completion of the assignment (30%)