Astin, D. (2012) Housing Law: an adviser's handbook, Legal Action Group
Luba, J. et al (2010) Defending Possession Proceedings Legal Action Group
Luba, J. & Knafler, S. (2010) Repairs Tenants Rights, Legal Action Group
Morgan, J. (2007) Aspects of Housing Law, Abingdon, Routledge-Cavendish

This module is delivered by blended learning using Blackboard VLE

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (25)
10 hours lectures/tutorials
5 hours module/assessment support, which may be virtual or face to face
10 hours online lecture and interactive exercises and activities via Blackboard VLE

Guided Independent Study Hours: (125)
15 hours preparation for scheduled sessions, and follow up work
65 hours independent study and wider reading, including researching web based resources
45 hours assessment preparation

This module aims to provide students with a higher level knowledge and understanding of housing law and policy. Topics to be covered conform to National Occupational Standard SFJIB10. They include:

security of tenure
landlord and tenant - common problems
neighbour nuisance, harassment and illegal eviction
possession procedures
allocation of accommodation
homelessness law and advice
disrepair and statutory nuisance
current housing policy

Either: essay 2000 words (weighted 100%) contributes to all LOs
Or: portfolio of students own work 2000 words (weighted 100%) contributes to all LOs

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be provided within the online discussions

PC and internet access
Access to Blackboard

This module aims to provide you with a higher level knowledge and understanding of housing law and policy and build upon the knowledge and skills gained at level 4. The differing types of tenancy and subsequent security of tenure will be explored in more detail, including the policy intent of the introduction of such tenancies and the impact on tenants.
Common problems between landlord and tenant will also be analysed including issues relating to neighbour nuisance, harassment, legal requirements and procedures for seeking possession and illegal eviction.