Assured Periodic Tenancies

Course description The Renter's Rights' Act 2025 has had significant changes for the rental sector. However, not all social housing reforms are not all live at the same time. Reforms affecting the private rented sector came into effect on 1 May 2026. For most housing association assured tenancies in the social housing sector, the tenancy reforms will take effect from October 2027. Until then, many providers continue under the old rules. Assured periodic tenancies increase the security of tenure for the tenant, as they no longer face an automatic ‘end date’ associated with fixed term tenancies. This course looks at the key differences between assured shorthold tenancies and assured periodic tenancies, and ways in which an assured periodic tenancies may be ended using a Section 8 notice and the relevant ground for possession. Who should do this course? Anyone working in the social housing sector. This course contains the following modules: Module 1 - Assured Periodic Tenancies overview: This module looks at the shift away from assured shorthold tenancies towards assured periodic tenancies. We look at how this new tenancy format and their key features, and how they can be used for starter tenancies and demoted tenancies. Module 2 - Ending an assured periodic tenancy: We cover the process of a Section 8 notice and the different grounds available. These include grounds 8, 10 and 11 for rent arrears, ground 7A and 14 for ASB, plus including grounds 12, 6, 17 and 9. A useful case study helps to demonstrate how multiple grounds can be used together. Additional information This course takes approximately 1 hour This course has a value of 1 CPD points. Course flyer To download the course flyer Click here