Neighbourhood, Estate, Scheme and Communal Area Inspection for Non-Technical Housing Officers

Neighbourhood, Estate, Scheme and Communal Area Inspection for Non-Technical Housing OfficersA ‘must’ for all non-technical ‘Housing’ Officers involved in the inspection and management of Neighbourhoods, Estates, Schemes and Communal areas this session provides delegates with an appreciation of how to effectively prepare for inspections and the requisite health and safety aspects associated with same;

Provides an understanding of Landlord and Tenant obligations and the associated legal framework and legislation associated with property and estate management;

How standard/ specific forms will assist in effective inspection and how to document findings in accordance with seen ‘best practice’;

An enhanced knowledge of building and estate terminology and the means to effectively communicate with interested parties – tenant, contractor, other non-technical and technical officers;

How to identify and diagnose the more common failures associated with estates, scheme and communal buildings/ areas; Effective practice and procedures in undertaking inspections and best practice criteria applied to maintaining safe neighbourhoods, estates and communal areas and the application of hazard and risk protocol;

How property and estate inspection fits into an organisation’s procedures and how good practice can improve performance, maximise resources, fulfil, satisfy and protect all interested parties’ aspirations and compliance with legal obligations and responsibilities: