This can throw up problems, for example who is responsible for repairs, and also whether you are authorised to sublet to tenants under your lease in the first place.  

This online course is a recording of a workshop from Housing Barrister Robert Brown which looked in detail at the legal issues raised in this situation.

Know your rights and how to do things properly!

What the course is about

Robert Brown is a property law barrister from Selbourne Chambers in London.  

In this clip Robert outlines the topics he is going to be discussing in the workshop.

The problem of service charges ...  

In this clip which introduces the section on services charges, Robert outlines the problems that landlords often face, and how he is going to be dealing with this in the workshop.  

A Summary of the Course Content:

• Leaseshold essentials

- What is leasehold and why does it matter? - Typical leasehold arrangements (freeholders, management companies, managing agents, etc), - Leases and subletting - Ground rent - Service charges and administration charges - what are they?

• Potential issues & claims 

- How to challenge service charges (and when you should) - Repairing obligations - inside and outside the flat - Trouble with freeholder / managing agents - Right to manage - Management audit, etc - Enfranchisement (extending the lease and purchasing a share of the freehold)

Who should get this course?

• Leaseholders  

If you are a leaseholder landlord - this course is designed for you!  

- Learn about your rights and obligations under the law - Use it as a resource to look things up if you have a problem  

• Agents

Learn about the law in this situation so you can advise your landlords.

•   Freeholders  

Find out about your rights and obligations towards your leaseholders who are subletting to tenants.  

• Advisers  

If you advise in this area of law and practice this is an excellent update course for you. NB If you are a solicitor this course (as it is taken by a specialist barrister) should qualify as part of your CPD.

• Detailed Notes  

Robert has provided nearly 40 pages of detailed notes with further information on the issues discussed in the videos, details of legal cases and other references.

Useful for you and your staff and to keep as a reference forever.  

• A pdf of the powerpoint 

Robert refers to a power point presentation througout the workshop.  

This is provided also in pdf format so you can print it out and have it open in front of you while watching the video training.  

• Get the Audio files too!  

As well as the video footage you also get four mp3 audio files which you can download and listen to on your ipod or other device.  

For example while driving the car, walking the dog, training at the gym or even waiting in a supermarket queue. Why waste that time?

• Bonus Courses  

As well as the Block Management course, you also get access to three of our 'legal basics' training on 'common law and statute', 'criminal law and civil law' and on contract law.  

Each of these carry 1 hours CPD.

• CDD  

This course does not carry CPD but three hours CPD is available via the bonus courses.

A Special Mobile Responsive Online Training site

'Moodle' is a special software used for training websites by schools and colleges all over the world, including the Open University.  

You can watch the videos anywhere you can get an internet connection, and on your mobile device and smart phone as well as on your desktop computer or laptop.

What people attending the workshop said:

"Our trainer, Robert Brown, was extremely clear and calm and endlessly patient. A big thank you to him and all the Easy Law Training team" Jean McCredie, Landlord

"Every Landlord, managing agent or anyone concerned in Letting or managing Properties should be made to attend these courses." Annette, letting agent

If after purchase you wish to cancel your purchase for any reason, just let us know within 30 days of the date of purchase and we will refund your money and cancel your access to the course. Cancellations after the 30 day period are at our discretion

Q: Can I cancel if I find the course is not suitable for me? 

A: Yes, you can cancel and get a full refund provided you notify us within 30 days of purchase.  

Q: When did the workshop take place?

A: It took place on 30 October 2018. 

Q: Can I ask questions?  

The course as such does not support this.  

Q: How long will I get access to the course material? 

You will have access for one year from the time you purchase. If you require more time after that this can generally be arranged. 

Q: Where can I see your terms and conditions? 

A: Click here - the page will open in a new tab or window

Q: What if the training course will not work on my computer? 

A: The site should work on all computers and devices. However if for any reason it does not work on your computer, let us know within 30 days and you will be able to cancel under our guarantee 

Q: Is there CPD? 

There is no CPD with this course but you can earn 1 hours CPD with each of the three bonus courses.