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Section 3 - Homeless persons and persons
threatened with homelessness |
summary of effect (non-exhastive)
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amends section 24 (definition of
'homelesssness/threatened with homelessness') to include accommodation
which is not permanent where duty to accommodate under section 31(2) exists
and where homelessness will occur within 2 months (previously
28 days).
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amends section 29(1) (interim duty to accommodation)
so that there is no requirement to have a 'priority need' in order to
obtain interim accommodation while enquiries are carried out
(into the application as homeless under Part II, 1987 Act).
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amends section 31 (duties to persons found to be homeless)
- so that the duty becomes the securing of 'permanent accommodation'.
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amends section 32 (duties to persons threatened with homelessness) -
so that accommodation available to occupy must be 'reasonable for the
applicant to occupy' and 'must meet any special need of the applicant
and any other person referred to in section 24(2)'. |
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Section 4 - Review of decisions
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amends section 29 (interim duty to accommodate)
- provision of interim accommodation while section 35A review being
carried out.
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amends section 30 (notification of decision and reasons)
- to notify applicant of his/her right to request an internal review
under section 35A.
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introduces new section 35A - which places the internal local
authority review of decisions under Part II of the 1987 Act on a
statutory basis. Key features: review to be requested within 21 days
of decision (or longer period if the local authority agrees); review
to be undertaken by senior member of staff with no prior involvement
in the decision; and review decision to be issued in writing. |
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5 Duty of registered social landlord to
provide accommodation |
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6 Duty of registered social landlord:
further provision
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