s.189B(9)(a) Housing Act 1996 as inserted by s.5(2) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and s.193A(2) Housing Act 1996 as inserted by s.7(1) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. definition is: A portable shelter made of cloth, supported by one or more poles and stretched tight by cords or loops attached to pegs driven into the ground

I loved this book. It kept me on my toes - every time i thought I knew what was happening, something would happen that made me second guess. Kept me intrigued up through the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ And, if you haven’t yet read “The Nothing Man” (my favorite-it gets a mention in this book) and I highly recommend it! The section 188(1) interim accommodation duty applies even where the housing authority considers the applicant may not have a local connection with their district and may have one with the district of another housing authority giving rise to the possibility of referral (section 188(2)). For further guidance on local connection see Chapter 10. Ending the section 188 interim duty a) the particular needs and circumstances of the applicant and the resources available to them to secure accommodation. This might include any health or support needs that make it more difficult for the applicant to find and secure accommodation, as well as the support available from their family or social network;If the relief duty ends for this reason, an authority does not owe the applicant the main housing duty even if they are in priority need and not intentionally homeless. [17] This is a rare case where a person in priority need is at an advantage by being intentionally homeless, as the local authority has limited duties to provide accommodation and assistance. [18] When a housing authority is satisfied that they are under no further duty to secure interim accommodation or where this duty has ended, the housing authority will need to terminate the applicant’s right of occupation. In the first instance, a housing authority should look to the terms of the licence or tenancy under which interim accommodation has been provided to establish the length of the notice period required.

b) the housing authority notifies them of a decision that, once the section 189B(2) relief duty comes to an end, they do not owe a duty under section 190 (duties to persons becoming homeless intentionally) or section 193(2) (the main housing duty owed to applicants with priority need who are not homeless intentionally). If a local authority is satisfied that an applicant is eligible and homeless it owes them the relief duty. The local authority must take reasonable steps to help the homeless applicant secure that suitable accommodation becomes available for their occupation for at least six months. During the prevention stage the housing authority can bring the prevention duty to an end but refusal does not affect any further duties that may be owed to the applicant if they become homeless. s.189B(9)(b) Housing Act 1996 as inserted by s.5(2) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and s.193C(2) Housing Act 1996 as inserted by s.7(1) Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.b) the applicant accepts an offer of an assured tenancy (other than an assured shorthold tenancy) from a private landlord ( section 193(6)(cc)). This could include an offer of an assured tenancy made by a private registered provider; Where the housing authority is satisfied that the applicant has a priority need and has become homeless unintentionally, the relief duty comes to an end after 56 days ( section 189B(4)). Housing authorities should not delay completing their inquiries as to what further duties will be owed after the relief duty. Where the housing authority has the information it requires to make a decision as to whether the applicant is in priority need and became homeless unintentionally, it should be possible to notify the applicant on or around day 57. In cases where significant further investigations are required it is recommended that housing authorities aim to complete their inquiries and notify the applicant of their decision within a maximum of 15 working days after 56 days have passed. In some circumstances housing authorities may be able to facilitate a move into accommodation in a lodging or sponsorship arrangement whereby the household shares accommodation in a private home with a ‘host’ household, such as the sponsorship arrangements in place under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. In such circumstances housing authorities may end a prevention or relief duty if they are satisfied that the sponsorship or lodging arrangements are suitable and will continue to be available for at least 6 months. Housing authorities are reminded that if households refuse a suitable offer of such accommodation, they may bring the relevant prevention or relief duty to an end but it there will be no consequences affecting any subsequent duties, including the main housing duty owed to the applicant if they refuse it (see paragraphs 14.25 to 14.27). In deciding whether to exercise this power, housing authorities will need to adopt the same approach, and consider the same factors, as for a decision whether to exercise their power to accommodate pending a review (see paragraph 15.26).

The housing authority should take into account any particular difficulties that the applicant may have in managing communications when considering if failure to cooperate is deliberate and unreasonable, particularly if they are street homeless or moving between temporary places to stay such as the homes of different family and friends. Where an applicant has remained at or returned home or gone to stay with friends or extended family, for example, through the use of mediation or negotiation, it is the responsibility of the housing authority to satisfy itself that accommodation will be available for at least 6 months. There may, for example, be an open ended agreement (perhaps with reasonable conditions), or an agreement that the applicant can stay until they have secured alternative accommodation (whether that happens before or after 6 months). For any other case (including for applicants who have a priority need, and for applicants who the housing authority have reason to believe will be owed a duty because they have reapplied within 2 years of accepting a private rented sector offer (for further guidance on reapplication after a private rented sector offer see Chapter 18), the section 188(1) interim duty will end at whichever is the later of:

Contentious issues

In considering whether to secure accommodation pending review housing authorities will need to balance the objective of maintaining fairness between homeless persons in circumstances where they have decided that no duty is owed to them, against proper consideration of the possibility that the applicant might be right. Housing authorities should consider the following, along with any other relevant factors: c) the applicant is not refusing to co-operate as a result of a mental illness or other health need, for which they are not being provided with support, or because of a difficulty in communicating;

This couple, Oliver and Ciara have only met and gotten to know each other for a few weeks. There is a spark there and they both feel it. This chapter provides guidance on the housing authority’s duties to secure accommodation for applicants, how they arise and are brought to an end; and the powers within the 1996 Act to secure accommodation for homeless households. Housing authorities must allow applicants a reasonable period for considering offers of accommodation that will bring the prevention and relief duties to an end. There is no set reasonable period – housing authorities must take into account the applicant’s circumstances in each case.Section 188(1) requires housing authorities to secure that accommodation is available for an applicant (and their household) if they have reason to believe that the applicant may: a) the steps recorded in the applicant’s personalised housing plan are reasonable in the context of the applicant’s particular circumstances and needs; Please see Chapters 21-24 for client group specific considerations sections. Notices in cases of an applicant’s deliberate and unreasonable refusal to co-operate (section 193B(2))