Module Descriptors
HOUSING LAW AND ADVICE
LAWS50844
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 27
Independent Study Hours: 123
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module is an examination of housing law in England and Wales together with an exploration of the role of the housing adviser. It involves an introduction and overview of law and housing policy. The module then provides students with the opportunity to consider the following issues in greater depth;
- The provision and allocation of housing in the private & public sectors
- The legal characteristics of housing lettings
- The operation of secure tenancies and the right to buy provisions
- Housing disrepair
- Homelessness
- Operation of lettings in the private rented sector
- Harassment, unlawful eviction and neighbour problems
- Housing Associations and registered social landlords
- The provision and allocation of housing in the private & public sectors
- The legal characteristics of housing lettings
- The operation of secure tenancies and the right to buy provisions
- Housing disrepair
- Homelessness
- Operation of lettings in the private rented sector
- Harassment, unlawful eviction and neighbour problems
- Housing Associations and registered social landlords
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x written asignment of 2500 words maximum
[100%] [end of semester 1] [pass mark 40%]
[100%] [end of semester 1] [pass mark 40%]
Module Learning Strategies
Whole Group Sessions-these are used to introduce and identify `core' issues within particular subject areas
and to act as the foundation of preparation for the programme of tutorial sesions-2 hours per week for 11
Weeks- 22 hours.
Small Group Sessions-these will be used to explore the topics studied in greater depth and will use a variety
of teaching and learning methods.Emphasis will be placed on encouraging and developing independent learning,
legal analysis and the ability to present reasoned arguments in a housing context.5 hours per semester-5 hours
Directed Study and independent learning- students will be expected to adopt a contextual approach to the module by
undertaking reearch and preparation for tutorials and exploring additional sources.In particular,it will be necessary to read leading cases in the law reports,refer to relevant professional journals and,where available, use appropriate housing based computer
software.Completion of tutorial reflective assessment forms at the end of each tutorial will encourage students to assess their progress and identify strengths and weaknesses- 123 hours
Total Learning Time-150 hours
and to act as the foundation of preparation for the programme of tutorial sesions-2 hours per week for 11
Weeks- 22 hours.
Small Group Sessions-these will be used to explore the topics studied in greater depth and will use a variety
of teaching and learning methods.Emphasis will be placed on encouraging and developing independent learning,
legal analysis and the ability to present reasoned arguments in a housing context.5 hours per semester-5 hours
Directed Study and independent learning- students will be expected to adopt a contextual approach to the module by
undertaking reearch and preparation for tutorials and exploring additional sources.In particular,it will be necessary to read leading cases in the law reports,refer to relevant professional journals and,where available, use appropriate housing based computer
software.Completion of tutorial reflective assessment forms at the end of each tutorial will encourage students to assess their progress and identify strengths and weaknesses- 123 hours
Total Learning Time-150 hours
Module Texts
ESSENTIAL READING
Text and Materials on Housing Law. Hughes D etc Oxford 2005 [1st edition]
FURTHER READING
Aspects of Housing Law.Morgan J.Routledge Cavendish 2007 [2nd edition]
Housing Law Case Book. Madge N.LAG 2008 [4th edition]
Housing Rights Guide 2008/9. Randall G.Shelter [18th ed] 2008
Text and Materials on Housing Law. Hughes D etc Oxford 2005 [1st edition]
FURTHER READING
Aspects of Housing Law.Morgan J.Routledge Cavendish 2007 [2nd edition]
Housing Law Case Book. Madge N.LAG 2008 [4th edition]
Housing Rights Guide 2008/9. Randall G.Shelter [18th ed] 2008
Module Resources
Access to appropriate texts,legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases
Specislist software: LEXIS-NEXIS.WESTLAW
Module Study Guide
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases
Specislist software: LEXIS-NEXIS.WESTLAW