Case study 2000 words (100%) contributes to all learning outcomes

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given on written tasks during the module

This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of housing rights. Topics to be covered conform to National Occupational Standard SFJIB9. They include:

- The development of central and local Government housing policy
- Current issues in housing reform
- The right to accommodation, including homelessness and re-housing
- Security of occupation, repossession and tenant's rights
- Disrepair and other common problems

This module is delivered by blended learning using Blackboard VLE

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (31)
16 hours tutorial sessions
5 hours module/assessment support which may be virtual or face to face
10 online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE

Guided Independent Study Hours: (119)
30 hours tutorial preparation and follow up work
44 hours independent study and wider reading
45 hours assessment preparation

PC with access to the internet
Access to Blackboard

Astin D (2012) Housing Law: an adviser¿s handbook, LAG
Randall G (2010 or latest edition) Housing Rights Guide, Shelter

This module aims to provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the underlying concepts and principles of housing rights. You will learn about the development of central and local government housing policy and consider current issues in housing reform. The legal right to accommodation will be explored, including homelessness and re-housing. Contemporary issues such as security of occupation, repossession and tenant's rights will also be analysed.