Program Overview
Housing Law and Policy online delves into the legal complexities surrounding housing in Ireland, covering a comprehensive range of topics from tenant rights to landlord obligations. Designed for professionals in housing fields and those seeking knowledge in this area, the program aims to equip students with a thorough understanding of the legal and policy landscape in housing. It provides valuable insights into current issues and empowers participants to apply legislation effectively in real-world scenarios.
Program Outline
Housing Law and Policy online (LA4056) examines housing provision and various housing supports in Ireland. It aims to provide students with an understanding of the legal and policy issues surrounding housing law, a topic of increasing attention and controversy nationally and internationally.
Objectives:
- Understand the complex matrix of laws impacting housing in Ireland.
- Explain contemporary issues in housing law and policy and their relation to the wider social policy agenda.
- Apply current legislation and case law to hypothetical situations and advise clients on their rights under Irish law.
Outline:
Program Content:
- Legal principles of the right to housing
- Social Housing Supports: Application Process
- Social Housing Supports: Allocations and Homelessness
- Local Authority Obligations: Equality
- Local Authority Obligations: Tenant Obligations
- Housing and Advocacy
- Landlord and Tenant
- Residential Tenancy Board
- Leases and Licences
- Mortgages
- Evictions and Terminations
Other:
- The course is suitable for those working in housing-related roles in state or voluntary bodies or in information or advocacy positions.
- It is also open to anyone interested in housing law.
- Solicitors practicing full-time can claim up to 10 hours of eLearning CPD credit for completing the course.
