Thinking of becoming a Director of a Residents’ Management Company (RMC) or Right to Manage Company (RTM)? Or already in the role and looking to build confidence? This essential course gives you the knowledge, tools, and support to understand your responsibilities and lead effectively.
Presenters
Shabnam Ali-Khan
Partner - Russell Cooke
Shabnam specialises in lease extension and enfranchisement matters, primarily under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993.
Shabnam advises on a wide range of other landlord and tenant matters including advising residents' freehold and management companies on various issues including block management, service charges and consultation requirements and rights for major works as well the Right to Manage. She is also a qualified mediator.
Having worked for the Leasehold Advisory Service for 14 years as an adviser and manager, she has an excellent understanding of residential leasehold law and a wealth of experience of dealing with a variety of clients.
Alan Walker
Experienced RMC Director
A regular TPI Annual Conference’s Moderator, Alan brings valuable insights and perspective based on his real-life experience as a leaseholder and lessee, making him a trusted voice helping shape the future of residential management.
Through his experiences as an RMC Director, former member of ARMA’s Independent Regulatory Panel, and as a TPI trainer, Alan has a clear understanding of professional standards and governance. His commitment to enhancing the way the sector engages with communities helps drive meaningful improvements that have a lasting and positive impact.
What You'll Learn
- The legal structure of RMCs/RTMs and the Director’s role
- Balancing your duties as leaseholder, Director, and Board member
- How to work with managing agents and industry bodies (e.g. ARMA/TPI)
- Key responsibilities: budgeting, meetings, major works, lease issues
- What Directors need to know: GDPR, building safety, insurance, tribunals
- Introduction to the Building Safety Act (BSA): what applies and what doesn’t
- Planning for Board succession and developing in the roll
The session will include Q+A and group discussion throughout
Who Should Attend?
Current or prospective Directors of RMCs or RTM Companies
Delivery Format
Online: Two half-day sessions (3 hours each over 2 days)
Level / Qualification Mapping
General Level:
Introductory / Intermediate
TPI Qualification Mapping:
Not Applicable
Fees
| Membership level | Price |
|---|---|
| Members | £50.00 |
| Non Members | £50.00 |