Module Descriptors
HOUSING ADVICE II
ADVC50097
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Robson
Email: H.R.Robson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- ON - LINE SEMINAR weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The focus of this module is on a mix of independent as well as directed study.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes, further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Contact Hours (30) on this module means on-screen hours engaging with the on screen study materials in the course documents, course information sections of the module and assessed seminar.
Independent Study (120) means your on-line and off-line activity, including work in the course documents, course information, and discussion forums and assignments sections of the module. It also includes, further relevant background and developmental reading and research. Preparation and engagement with the discussion forums, self-assessment exercises, tasks together with assessment preparation and completion.
The VLE will provide a structured framework for the delivery of this module.
Module Indicative Content
- security of tenure
- landlord and tenant common and more unusual problems
- neighbour nuisance, harassment and illegal eviction
- possession procedures
- allocation of accommodation
- homelessness law and advice
- relationship breakdown including domestic violence
- disrepair and statutory nuisances
- current housing policy
- landlord and tenant common and more unusual problems
- neighbour nuisance, harassment and illegal eviction
- possession procedures
- allocation of accommodation
- homelessness law and advice
- relationship breakdown including domestic violence
- disrepair and statutory nuisances
- current housing policy
Module Texts
You will need access to the following texts (or similar):
- Astin, D. (2008) Housing Law: an adviser's handbook, Legal Action Group
- Hughes, D. (2005) Text and Materials on Housing Law, Oxford University Press.
- Luba, J. et al (2010) Defending Possession Proceedings Legal Action Group
- Luba, J. & Knafler, S. (2010) Repairs Tenants Rights, Legal Action Group
- Madge, N. (2008) Housing Law Casebook, Legal Action Group
- Morgan, J. (2007) Aspects of Housing Law, Abingdon, Routledge-Cavendish
- Astin, D. (2008) Housing Law: an adviser's handbook, Legal Action Group
- Hughes, D. (2005) Text and Materials on Housing Law, Oxford University Press.
- Luba, J. et al (2010) Defending Possession Proceedings Legal Action Group
- Luba, J. & Knafler, S. (2010) Repairs Tenants Rights, Legal Action Group
- Madge, N. (2008) Housing Law Casebook, Legal Action Group
- Morgan, J. (2007) Aspects of Housing Law, Abingdon, Routledge-Cavendish
Module Resources
- Access to a PC with internet access
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Successful completion of HEW73120-1, Housing Advice 1 or equivalent
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Students are required to undertake an assessed seminar- 500 words (30%) which contributes to all learning outcomes
AND
2. An assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum grade point 2 in each assessment component and an average grade point 4 overall.
AND
2. An assignment 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
OR
3. A portfolio of students own work 2000 words (70%) contributes to all LOs
Formative Assessment - Tutor feedback will be provided via the online seminar discussion forums and also during the module via email and telephone responses to tasks and exercises.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum grade point 2 in each assessment component and an average grade point 4 overall.