In partnership with BAWSO

Immigration rules related to eligibility for housing and related benefits are constantly changing. There is a growing number of migrants and refugees with complicated immigration status, with no recourse to public funds or no eligibility for housing/benefit support. In addition. the government is introducing Right to Rent Checks obligation for private sector landlords and housing associations.

This short seminar will offer an introduction to these subjects and suggest practical solutions in relation to supporting tenants and applicants.

Topics:

• Eligibility for housing, homelessness and housing related benefits depending on immigration status (including EU).
• Duties in relation to housing and homelessness assistance for people with no recourse to public funds.
• Practical advice on supporting tenants or applicants with no recourse to public funds/no eligibility
• Right to Rent checks – what local authorities and housing associations should know

Speakers:
Dr Mwenya Chimba, BAWSO
Home Office Representative (Right to Rent)

Target Audience:
Homelessness and Housing Officers from Local Authorities and Housing Associations; Tenancy Support Providers, Housing/Benefit Advice Providers, Private Rented Sector teams (Local Authorities, Housing Associations), Social Lettings Agencies.
 

Find out more and book here

Registration from 9am.