Introduction to Supported Living
Legislation, Regulation and Good Practice
(1 day)
The Renters’ Rights Act exposes gaps in practice that were previously hidden by Section 21. For Supported Housing, the Renters’ Rights Act makes the other legislation more important
Because Supported Living tenants now have:
No‑fault eviction abolished
Periodic tenancies as standard
Stronger possession grounds
Mandatory information requirements
Clearer enforcement routes
Local authorities and providers must now understand the full housing law framework, not just the care side.
This means:
The Housing Act 1988 matters more, not less.
The Landlord & Tenant Act 1985 matters more, not less.
HHSRS enforcement matters more, not less.
SHROA oversight matters more, not less.
Care Act separation of housing and support matters more, not less.
This one-day course gives an overview of the issues and potential risks that need to be considered when commissioning, reviewing or providing a supported living service.
At the end of the course, staff will have a better overall understanding of Supported Living and will be able to:
• Understand the key legal and regulatory frameworks in supported living, including the recent changes from the Renters’ Rights Act and the Supported Housing (Regulative Oversight) Act
• Determine good practice in supported living
• Understand the difference between a licence agreement and a tenancy and which is appropriate in different settings
• Understand the relationship between landlords/managing agents
• Understand the role of the support provider in ensuring tenancy sustainment
• Understand rents and service charges
• Ensure that housing related issues are considered within wider organisational policy
• Identify the split between tenancy agreement and support agreement
• Understand the importance of Liberty Safeguards in a supported housing setting
• Include housing related outcomes in support planning
This course is aimed at Social Workers, Care Managers, Quality Assurance Officers, Commissioners and Providers.