What is Section 184 decision letter?

The section 184 homelessness decision letter is a crucial document. It’s the primary record of how the council have decided what duties (if any) a homeless applicant is owed. It must clearly set out what information was taken into account.

What is Section 193 of the Housing Act?

193 Duty to persons with priority need who are not homeless intentionally. E+W. (1)This section applies where the local housing authority are satisfied that an applicant is homeless, eligible for assistance and has a priority need, and are not satisfied that he became homeless intentionally.

How long can the council keep you in temporary accommodation London?

The council may decide that you can remain at your interim property until it can offer you permanent rehousing, or it may offer you alternative temporary accommodation. The council will try to provide you with temporary accommodation that is suitable for your household needs considering: the size of the accommodation.

What qualifies as homeless in California?

At risk of homelessness is defined as those who will lose primary residence within 14 days and have nowhere else to go and have no resources or support networks to obtain permanent housing.

What is a section 202 review?

202 Right to request review of decision. (1)An applicant has the right to request a review of— (a)any decision of a local housing authority as to his eligibility for assistance, (b)any decision of a local housing authority as to what duty (if any) is owed to him under sections [F1189B to 193C] and 195 F2… (

What is Section 188 housing?

Section 188, Housing Act 1996, sets out an interim duty to secure accommodation where enquiries are being made into a homeless application (‘the s. 188 duty’). The s. 188 duty arises where a local authority has reason to believe that an applicant may be homeless, eligible for assistance and have a priority need.

Can I be evicted from temporary accommodation?

Yes. People living in temporary accommodation can be evicted much more easily than other council tenants. The council doesn’t have to prove a legal reason to evict you but they have to follow the correct procedure.

Does universal credit pay temporary accommodation?

If you live in temporary accommodation and make a new Universal Credit claim, your payment will not include an amount to help towards your housing. You will need to claim Housing Benefit from the local authority who placed you in temporary accommodation to get help with your housing costs.

Are you homeless if staying with a friend?

You’re legally homeless if you stay for short periods with different friends or family because you have nowhere settled to stay (sometimes called sofa-surfing).

How are you classified as homeless?

The definition of homelessness means not having a home. You are homeless if you have nowhere to stay and are living on the streets, but you can be homeless even if you have a roof over your head. You count as homeless if you are: staying with friends or family.

What is a section 204 appeal?

204 Right of appeal to county court on point of law. (b)where permission is sought after that time, that there was a good reason for the applicant’s failure to bring the appeal in time and for any delay in applying for permission.]

What does main housing duty mean?

The Council has a ‘main housing duty’ to you if your application passes the 4 legal tests. This means the Council has a statutory duty to offer you a home. The Council normally offers people a home leased from a private landlord. The offer has to be suitable for your needs.