The IPA, working in close collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage presents the updated Standards for Private Rented Accommodation Training Programme.
This training programme is primarily for staff who have direct responsibilities related to enforcement of the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019. Administrative staff who work closely with these housing practitioners may also find it useful.
The course aims to promote a common understanding among Inspectorate Staff, in interpretation and implementation of the Regulations and the Guidelines for Housing Authorities in Implementation of Standards in Rented Accommodation both within individual local authorities and across the sector generally.
Delivered over three days, the course takes place in person at the IPA on 23 September 2025 and online via Microsoft Teams on 26 September and 30 September 2025.
The modules will involve a variety of training methods including presentations, delivered by experienced housing practitioners and sector experts, group exercises and discussions.
This course is ideally suited for newcomers into the area of enforcement of the minimum standards. It will enable all participants share individual experiences and approaches as currently adopted, as well as providing an opportunity to network with other Inspectorate Staff. It is also open to HSE Environmental Health Officers and third-party private contractors undertaking rental inspections on behalf of Local Authorities.
It is important that all participants have a good working understanding of the Guidelines for Housing Authorities in Implementation of Standards in Rented Accommodation before starting the course. The Guidelines can be found on www.gov.ie.
For further information about this course, please go to the Standards for Private Rented Accommodation course page of the IPA website here.