A 6-hour online course being be run over 2 consecutive days (3-hours per day) covering the requirements and procedures of Section 20 (qualifying works and qualifying long term agreements), exemptions, OJEU Public Notices and the growing body of Case Law.
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Course Contents
This highly interactive workshop will cover the following issues:
- When consultation is required
- The Regulations – 5 variations on a theme!
- Requirements of Notices to satisfy each of the Regulations
- The sequence of events and timescales
- Minimum requirements and best practice
- “Service” of the Notices/proof of service
- Raising the funds-v-adequate reserve fund
- Qualifying Long Term Agreements: managing agents’ contracts; CHP systems; 5 year limit
- New developments and public sector partnering regimes
- Private Landlord’s Consultation with RSL/Housing Associations in the light of ‘Oakfern-v-Ruddy’
- Use of Tribunal applications for dispensation/Section 20(1)/20ZA
- The nomination by leaseholders of unsuitable and/or numerous contractors
- Summarising “observations” – how far do you go?
- Choice of contractor, implications of not using the cheapest
- Consequences of non-compliance for managing agents – client management and risk reduction
Intended For
- Property managers or assistant property managers with some experience of advising clients on and processing Section 20s.
- It’s also useful for managers who would like a refresher on (or introduction to) the required procedures of Section 20
- Those who would like to address the practical issues, problems and complications that can arise during and after the Section 20 procedure
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £100.00 |
| Non Members | £175.00 |