Renters Rights Bill
Online Conference
11 & 12 March 2025
The Renters Rights Bill, when passed, will bring about the most significant change in landlord and tenant law for 35 years - such as improving the rights of renters and abolishing fixed terms and section 21/no-fault evictions.
This is a chance for you and your staff to learn all about the new legislation - from experts!
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About Landlord Law Conferences
Landlord Law have been running conferences since 2013. The 2020 and 2021 conferences were delivered online and we are running this event online to allow as many delegates as possible to take advantage of the fantastic training on offer.
This Conference is a great training event for you and your staff. We have chosen some of the best legal and landlord property brains in the business to speak to you about the impending new legislation.
The new legislation will affect all landlords, all agents and all who work in the private rented sector. Penalties for breach can be severe so it is important you are up to date!
Delegates will also get access to the recordings for 3 months after the event.
Below are some comments about our previous online conference events:
“As we live in N Devon this was an ideal way for us both to enjoy a conference albeit a virtual one without the need for major arrangements here at home. Very good value, a real no brainer.
Has been so enjoyable, relaxing, and, of course, such good value, and has been useful to visit parts later on.“
Ian, Landlord
“I was dubious about taking part in a virtual conference beforehand but I really enjoyed it and found I concentrated much better in the comfort of my own home.
The content and subject matter were spot on for our business and all the speakers were very good.”
Anna, Property Manager
Speakers
TESSA SHEPPERSON
Solicitor, Landlord Law Services Ltd
JUSTIN BATES KC
Barrister, Landmark Chambers
DAVID SMITH
Solicitor and partner JMW Solicitors
SAM MADGE WYLD
Barrister, Tanfield Chambers
KATE FAULKNER OBE
propertychecklists.co.uk
SEAN HOOKER
Ombudsman, the Property Redress Scheme
JULIE FORD Gothard Rowe
BEN REEVE LEWIS
Enforcement Officer, Safer Renting
SUZANNE SMITH
Solicitor, the Independent Landlord Blog
JAN HYTCH
Members Helpline, Propertymark
ROBIN STEWART
Solicitor, Anthony Gold
DAVID COX
General Counsel, Rightmove
Conference Programme
DAY 1:
- 09.00 am: Welcome, Tessa Shepperson
- 09.15 am: Introduction, Justin Bates
- 10.15 am: Dealing with Rent Arrears, Julie Ford
- 11.15 am: Landlord issues, Suzanne Smith
- 12.15 am: David Cox, Advertising issues, discrimination
- 01.00 pm: Break for lunch
- 02.00 pm: Student let issues, David Smith
- 03.00 pm: The Property Portal, Kate Faulkner
- 04.00 pm: Q&A - a chance to ask YOUR questions.
DAY 2:
- 09.00 am: Welcome, Tessa Shepperson
- 09.15 am: The new Redress Scheme, Sean Hooker
- 10.15 am: Eviction Issues, Sam Madge Wylde
- 11.15 am: Decent Homes/Awaabs law, David Smith
- 12.15 am: Agent Issues, Jan Hytch
- 01.00 pm: Break for lunch
- 02.00 pm: Rent Repayment Orders, Robin Stewart
- 03.00 pm: Local Authority Enforcement, Ben Reeve Lewis
- 04.00 pm: Q&A - a chance to ask YOUR questions.
Note that talks and timings are subject to amendment
About the talks: Day 1
Justin Bates KC: Justin will be introducing us to the legislation and giving background information.
Julie Ford: Julie will be explaining how to work with tenants to help them pay their rent and arrears, without the need for eviction proceedings.
Suzanne Smith: Suzanne will be offering guidance to landlords on how to prepare for the new rules, including the new rules on increasing rent and the abolition of fixed terms.
David Cox: David will be explaining issues relating to advertising, including discrimination and bidding wars
David Smith (1) : In this talk David will be discussing how the new rules will affect student landlords.
Kate Faulkner OBE: Kate will be discussing the new national landlord database/Property Portal and its impact on the sector.
About the talks: Day 2
Sean Hooker: Sean runs the letting agents Property Redress Scheme so is well placed to discuss how this new scheme for landlords will work.
Sam Madge Wyld: Sam will be taking us through the new and changed eviction grounds, including the end of section 21, and discussing how these will work in practice.
David Smith (2) : In this talk, David will be explaining the new rules (so far as is known) about the Decent Homes standard and the introduction of Awaabs law.
Jan Hytch: Jan will be looking at how the new legislation will impact letting agents and what they can do to prepare.
Robin Stewart: Robin will be explaining Rent Repayment Orders and the new more stringent rules being brought in by the bill
Ben Reeve Lewis: Ben's company does enforcement work for numerous Local Authorities and will be discussing how the new rules will impact on landlord/agents and what they can do.
The Q&A Sessions
Both days will end with a one hour Q&A session, which all speakers for the day will attend. This will give you an opportunity to put YOUR questions.
Note that we will try to answer as many as we can during the session but due to time constraints, it may not be possible to answer all questions.
Interviews with some of our speakers:
Justin Bates
Interviewed at the Landlord Conference in 2022
Jan Hytch
Interviewed in May 2024
Kate Faulkner OBE
Interviewed in January 2024 (this is part 1, see the rest on the > Landlord Law Blog)
Our Sponsors:
JMW Solicitors are specialists in property law.
Media Sponsors:
Booking details:
What you get:
- Access to both days online events - 12 x 45 minute talks from experts (mostly barristers and solicitors) and the Q&A sessions
- Bonus content in the Delegates page
- Speakers' presentations in pdf format
- Access to recordings for 3 months
Landlord Law members
- Get an automatic discount of 10% if logged in as a member at the time of booking
- Get further discounts with your Landlord Law points (note points cannot be used with coupons)
- Note that the discounts will not work properly for Teams members - if this is you, get in touch.
Conference fee is £270 (£225 + VAT) per person
Payment is by credit / debit card or pay pal via our shopping cart.
- Bulk booking discount:
If booking for five or more delegates at the same time - get a 20% discount using the coupon code 85UABGFG (must be done at the time of booking, cannot be combined with other discounts).
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can I cancel and get a refund if I am unable to attend?
A: Note that we are happy to transfer your booking to a colleague. But, yes, you can cancel at any time up to 12.00 noon on the first day of the conference and get a full refund. All requests for cancellation should be made via our Green Button support service. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Q: If my computer cannot access the event, can I get a refund?
A: It is unlikely that you will have problems, as we will be using standard browser-based software which works well - provided you are using Firefox or Chrome for your internet browser. Mac users should note that the system does not work with Safari (but it is easy to install Chrome or Firefox on a Mac - you may already be using them). However, if you are unable to view the event, we will give a full refund provided you let us know before 12.00 noon on the first day of the confeence.
Q: Is there CPD?
A: Yes, provided our system shows you have attended all sessions. If you qualify, you will be emailed a CPD certificate after the event. This event carries 11 hours CPD. Our CPD is accepted by most accreditation bodies, including the NRLA and Propertymark.
Q: I want to use two coupons, but the system won't let me
A: I am afraid you can only use one coupon - so if you have two, you will need to decide which one to use. Landlord Law members can use a coupon and still get their automatic discount, but coupons cannot be used at the same time as Landlord Law points as our system does not allow this. Contact us via the Green Button messenger service if you need further help.
Q: Can I pay by cash or cheque?
A: No, payments must be made online via our system (where you can pay by card or PayPal) or by BACS if paying on invoice.
Q: I am a Landlord Law member, is this training included in my membership?
A: No, however, all Landlord Law members will get an automatic discount of 10%. Members will also be able to offset their Landlord Law points.
Q: Will I be able to ask questions?
A: Yes, most speakers will allow some questions (subject to time), plus there are the two-hour-long Q&A sessions at the end of both days.
Q: My property is outside England - is this training suitable for me?
A: No, this training is focused on the Renters Rights Bill, which will only affect landlords and those managing rented property in England, UK.
Q: Does the conference cover commercial lettings or social housing?
A: No, the Renters Rights Bill, which the conference is about, just deals with residential lettings. That this conference does not cover any of the social housing issues set out in the bill.
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More comments from delegates at past online conferences:
"Probably the most informative, current and relevant training around the law affecting Landlords and Tenant in the Private Rented sector. Excellent value for money. Thanks Tessa for putting it all together!"
Ruth Gibson
Adviser
"As a landlord, it is easy to get to the point where you fear that change is outpacing you. The Landlord Law Conference is a great place to ensure that your CPD is updated. Excellent speakers who are experts in their fields and go out of their way to make complex topics accessible. The conference is always very ably facilitated, which is a real bonus. Thank you."
Jacqui
Landlord
"I would recommend landlords attend to keep abreast with the ever changing and in some cases illogical legislation. It could save them significant money and time avoiding disputes and fines."
Tom
Landlord
"There are very few opportunities to hear from so many distinguished speakers on our chosen specialist subject of the PRS and landlord/tenant relationships . I think this demonstrates the respect that the industry has for Tessa. A lot of work and very well pulled together.
Marion
Landlord
"Really glad I attended the conference, even virtually, all the speakers were extremely interesting and made the two days informative and definitely worth attending."
Shona
Property Manager
"If you think you know it all - think again. This is a grown-up conference with professionals who are on top of their subjects - two days packed with information to keep us up to date and prevent us falling into elephant pits. Excellent value.
Anita
Landlord
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