This one day course course gives delegates an understanding on the role of a reviews officer and how to write 'appeal proof' S203 review decision letters. The course aims to assist review officers involved in assessing reviews under Housing Act 1996 as amended by providing them with a practical guide on how to deal with all the related review opportunities, At every stage the Code of Guidance 2018 will be highlighted as well as the Review Regulations 2018. Delegates will also have the opportunity to explore bad decisions and what makes a good decision. Relevant case law will also be highlighted. 

Delegates are also provided with S203 review decision templates to assist with their decisions.

The course covers:

• Common Errors in S184 Decisions
• The Homelessness (Review Procedure etc.) Regulations 2018
• Reviewing Eligibility
• Reviewing Homelessness
• Reviewing Accepting Prevention Duty
• Reviewing Prevention & Relief Steps
• Reviewing Ending of the Prevention Duty
• Reviewing Accepting the Relief Duty
• Reviewing Ending of the Relief Duty
• Reviewing Priority Need
• Reviewing Intentionally Homeless
• Reviewing Local Connection
• Reviewing Ending of the Main Duty
• Reviewing Accepting S193C(4) Duty
• Reviewing Ending S193C(4) Duty
• Reviewing Suitability of Accommodation
• Accommodation pending review/appeal – S188(3)/S204A

Who Should Attend

This course is for those who are working as reviews officer carrying our S202 reviews on behalf of local authorities or those wishing to take up such a role.  

Trainer

Minos Perdios, Director & Reviews Manager at Housing Reviews Ltd