Landlord Accreditation Scotland
Leaders in Letting
The Leaders in Letting programme is specifically designed for letting agency owners and senior managers operating in Scotland.
This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme focuses on staying compliant with regulations and improving operational practice.
The programme comprises a mixture of 30 and 60 minute sessions. It recognises that agency owners and managers are often short of time and do not necessarily need to review topics that are day-to-day practice matters within the agency. The topics in this CPD programme provide an opportunity for senior management to review working practice within their agencies.
Leaders in Letting webinar topics
Lessons Learned from the First Tier Tribunal - session 1
In session 1 of this series of webinars, John Blackwood, Chairman of Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS), will share lessons learned from past cases raised at the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) (FtT). This particular session looks at actions concerning the validity of a notice to leave and how this progresses through the FtT and onwards to the Upper Tribunal.
Lessons Learned from the First Tier Tribunal - session 2
In session 2, John Blackwood, Chairman of Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS), will look at cases raised at the First-tier Tribunal (Housing and Property Chamber) (FtT), and actions brought against agents as breaches of the Letting Agent Code of Practice.
Lessons Learned from the First Tier Tribunal - session 3
In this third session, John Blackwood, Chairman of Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS), will examine a series of cases from both the FtT and the Upper Tribunal concerning failure to repair and wrongful termination of a tenancy.
The Law of Agency
This webinar will help delegates ensure compliance with the Law of Agency by understanding the fiduciary duty to act in clients best interests.
Management Contract Review
This session provides an overview of the importance of a well written Landlord Contract or Management Agreement, to not only ensure compliance, but also manage client relationships.
Managing FtT Actions against Letting Agents
This webinar is to help managers plan their response should a client landlord raise an action against the agency under The Letting Agent Code of Practice.
Lone Workers in Lettings
This webinar helps senior staff consider the risks associated with lone working and the responsibility for keeping employees safe as they carry out their day to day duties, in or out of the office. This webinar takes a practical approach to looking at safe working practices, including ensuring staff understand their own responsibilities.
Consumer Protection Regulations (CPRs)
This webinar will help letting professionals comply with consumer protection law governing the day-to-day business of delivering your lettings service.
The Overarching Standards of Practice - Letting Agent Code of Practice
This webinar breaks down the ‘Overarching Standards of Practice’ section of the code to aid awareness, assist compliance and prompt consideration of why it should be covered in all staff training.
In-house training options
LAS work closely with letting agents to develop training solutions to suit the needs of your agency. Custom training ensures you can align your team’s development directly with your company’s strategic objectives, boosting efficiency and driving better results. Training tailored to your company’s requirements is effective if you are looking to deal with a specific challenge or want to go beyond a one-off training course to manage your staff development.