Training Programmes

IPA Preventing and Combating Rent and Mortgage Arrears

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Preventing arrears is a significant challenge for Local Authority Housing Managers and Staff, whether it is rent arrears in the case of tenants or mortgage arrears in the case of those who have purchased their homes, and received loans to do so from a Local Authority.

This one-day course will look at effective ways of dealing with these problems and at promoting good practice in the area.

Delivered by:

Institute of Public Administration

Address:
57-61 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 TC62

Email: training@ipa.ie
Telephone: (01) 2403666
Web site: http://www.ipa.ie

Details:

Duration
1 day

Application Deadline
Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.

Key Facts

Preventing arrears is a significant challenge for Local Authority housing managers and staff, whether it is rent arrears in the case of tenants or mortgage arrears in the case of those who have purchased their homes, and received loans to do so from a Local Authority. This one-day course will look at effective ways of dealing with these problems and at promoting good practice in the area. This course is offered as part of the National Housing Training & Development Programme.

Who Is It For?

The Preventing and Combating Rent Arrears course will be of particular interest to all staff working in the Housing and Finance sections of Irish Local Authorities including: Rents section staff; Loans administration staff; Revenue collectors; Estate based staff; Counter staff; Any staff member dealing with tenants in arrears;

Course Content

The course will typically cover the following topics: Rent Schemes; Understanding the legislation on arrears recovery; Accounting for and the management of rent collection; Arrears prevention strategies; Negotiating effective repayment arrangements; Monitoring and reviewing repayment arrangements; Staff Training - Legal & Court Procedures;

Lunch provided
Yes

Parking available
Yes

Handout/Notes Provided
Yes

Capacity
25

Note On Costs

The cost of this one day course is €250 per person. Fee includes course materials, lunch and refreshments.

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