The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is the most important legislative framework for the Community Housing Sector. This course will give new housing and tenancy workers introductory knowledge to understand, navigate and use the RTA and how to apply it in day-to-day tenancy work.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the purpose of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and who and what it applies to
- Navigate and use the RTA for managing Rental Agreements/Residencies
- Apply correct processes under the RTA in managing tenancies
- Recognise how the RTA interacts with other Legislation and community housing operations
Course topics
- Purpose and coverage of the RTA
- How to navigate parts and sections of the RTA
- Identifying key regulations for residential tenancies and rooming houses
- Notices, breaches and compliance – for renters and rental providers
- Related legislation and guidelines
Who is this course for?
- New housing workers and experienced housing workers and supervisors who need to know more about the RTA
- Managers who incorporate RTA procedures into their organisation’s policies and procedures
Delivery
Live training via the Zoom platform. The course runs for 4 hours
This workshop includes:
- Two expert presenters
- Discussion and activities to embed your learning
- Takeaway resources
