LoginCriminality in the Private Rented Sector: An Introduction for Enforcers and Stakeholders
This session provides an accessible introduction to the relationship between organised crime and the private rented sector(PRS). Participants will learn how landlords and letting agents can become inadvertently involved in criminal activity, the challenges faced by enforcement agencies, and why these issues can be difficult to detect and resolve.
The session also explains how stakeholders can raise concerns, report intelligence safely, and work collaboratively with Trading Standards, the Police and local authorities to prevent the exploitation of residential property for criminal purposes.
Who is this session suitable for:
This course is aimed at enforcement officers from Police, HMRC, Housing teams as well as people not from an enforcement background.
Letting and estate agents, charity workers, debt advisors and local councillors are also encouraged to attend.
What you will learn
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Understand how organised crime groups exploit property and the PRS
- Recognise common indicators of criminal activity linked to rented accommodation
- Appreciate the challenges faced by enforcement agencies in tackling these issues
- Understand how to report concerns and share intelligence appropriately
- Recognise the important role that local authorities and partners play in disrupting organised criminal activity
Our Trainer
Alison Farrar, Senior Manager at the National Trading Standards Estate Agency (NTSEAT)
Alison leads the Jigsaw programme, which is supporting local authority teams in preparing for the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. She is a CTSI Lead Officer for Consumer Education and for Property and Lettings, Chair of the CTSI Welsh Branch and the Consumer Empowerment Alliance, and serves on the CTSI Race and Equalities, Policy, and Qualifications panels. Alison also delivers training for Rent Smart Wales and Propertymark members.
Schedules and Booking Details
Available Session:
- Session 1: 10 December 2026
- Session 2: 12 January 2027
- Session 3: 4 February 2027
- Session 4: TBC
- Time: 10:00-12:00 (all sessions)
- RATE: FREE
- LOCATION: via MS Teams
- CPPD: 2 hours
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