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What VersionLatest available (Revised)Original (As enacted)Point in Time (11/05/2001)Advanced FeaturesShow Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)Show Timeline of Changes Opening OptionsOpen whole ActOpen Act without schedulesOpen Schedules onlyStatus:Point in time view as at 11/05/2001. This version of this part contains provisions that are not valid for this point in time.StatusNot valid for this point in time generally means that a provision was not in force for the point in time you have selected to view it on.Changes over time for: Part VIIVersion Superseded: 26/02/2002Alternative versions:01/10/1996 - Amendment20/01/1997 - Amendment03/04/2000 - Amendment11/05/2001 - Amendment11/05/2001Point in time26/02/2002 - Amendment31/07/2002 - Amendment30/09/2002 - AmendmentProspective - AmendmentChanges to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Housing Act 1996. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationChanges and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above. Part VIIE+W HomelessnessAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1Pt. VII (ss. 175-218) modified (20.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/3205, art. 3, Sch.2Pt. VII (ss. 175-218) applied (with modifications) (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.2, 7Pt. VII (ss. 175-218): power to apply (with modifications) (transitional provision) (11.11.1999) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(2), Sch. 15 para. 13 Homelessness and threatened homelessnessE+W175 Homelessness and threatened homelessness.E+W(1)A person is homeless if he has no accommodation available for his occupation, in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, which he—
(2)If a child has been adopted or has been freed for adoption by virtue of any of the enactments mentioned in section 16(1) of the M1Adoption Act 1976, two persons are also associated with each other for the purposes of this Part if—
“parental responsibility” has the same meaning as in the M2Children Act 1989; and
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180 Assistance for voluntary organisations.E+W(1)The Secretary of State or a local housing authority may give assistance by way of grant or loan to voluntary organisations concerned with homelessness or matters relating to homelessness.
181 Terms and conditions of assistance.E+W(1)This section has effect as to the terms and conditions on which assistance is given under section 179 or 180.
182 Guidance by the Secretary of State.E+W(1)In the exercise of their functions relating to homelessness and the prevention of homelessness, a local housing authority or social services authority shall have regard to such guidance as may from time to time be given by the Secretary of State.
Application for assistance in case of homelessness or threatened homelessnessE+W183 Application for assistance.E+W(1)The following provisions of this Part apply where a person applies to a local housing authority for accommodation, or for assistance in obtaining accommodation, and the authority have reason to believe that he is or may be homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Commencement InformationI2S. 183 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 183 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 183(2) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.); s. 183 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2184 Inquiry into cases of homelessness or threatened homelessness.E+W(1)If the local housing authority have reason to believe that an applicant may be homeless or threatened with homelessness, they shall make such inquiries as are necessary to satisfy themselves—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1) Eligibility for assistanceE+W185 Persons from abroad not eligible for housing assistance.E+W(1)A person is not eligible for assistance under this Part if he is a person from abroad who is ineligible for housing assistance.
(2)A person who is subject to immigration control within the meaning of the M3Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 is not eligible for housing assistance unless he is of a class prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
[F1(2A)Regulations may not be made under subsection (2) so as to include in a prescribed class any person to whom section 115 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (exclusion from benefits) applies.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1S. 185(2A) inserted (3.4.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 117(4); S.I. 2000/464, art. 2, Sch. (which amendment was repealed (31.7.2002 for E. and 30.9.2002 for W.) by 2002 c. 7, s. 18(2), Sch. 2; S.I. 2002/1799, art. 2; S.I. 2002/1736, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1Modifications etc. (not altering text)C4Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Commencement InformationI3S. 185 wholly in force at 20.1.1997: s. 185 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 185(2)(3) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; s. 185 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2Marginal CitationsM31996 c. 49. 186 Asylum-seekers and their dependants.E+W(1)An asylum-seeker, or a dependant of an asylum-seeker who is not by virtue of section 185 a person from abroad who is ineligible for housing assistance, is not eligible for assistance under this Part if he has any accommodation in the United Kingdom, however temporary, available for his occupation.
(b)who has neither a right of abode in the United Kingdom nor indefinite leave under the M4Immigration Act 1971 to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C5Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Marginal CitationsM41971 c. 77. 187 Provision of information by Secretary of State.E+W(1)The Secretary of State shall, at the request of a local housing authority, provide the authority with such information as they may require—
(a)as to whether a person is [F2a person to whom section 115 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (exclusion from benefits) applies], or a dependant of an asylum-seeker, and
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C7Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)189 Priority need for accommodation.E+W(1)The following have a priority need for accommodation—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C8Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)Commencement InformationI4S. 189 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 189 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 189(2)-(4) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.); s. 189 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2 Duties to persons found to be homeless or threatened with homelessnessE+W190 Duties to persons becoming homeless intentionally.E+W(1)This section applies where the local housing authority are satisfied that an applicant is homeless and is eligible for assistance but are also satisfied that he became homeless intentionally.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C9Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)191 Becoming homeless intentionally.E+W(1)A person becomes homeless intentionally if he deliberately does or fails to do anything in consequence of which he ceases to occupy accommodation which is available for his occupation and which it would have been reasonable for him to continue to occupy.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C10Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)192 Duty to persons not in priority need who are not homeless intentionally.E+W(1)This section applies where the local housing authority—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C11Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)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.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C12Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)194 Power exercisable after minimum period of duty under s. 193.E+W(1)Where a local housing authority have been subject to the duty under section 193 in relation to a person until the end of the minimum period, they may continue to secure that accommodation is available for his occupation.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C13Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Commencement InformationI5S. 194 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 194 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 194(6) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; s. 194 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2195 Duties in case of threatened homelessness.E+W(1)This section applies where the local housing authority are satisfied that an applicant is threatened with homelessness and is eligible for assistance.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C14Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)196 Becoming threatened with homelessness intentionally.E+W(1)A person becomes threatened with homelessness intentionally if he deliberately does or fails to do anything the likely result of which is that he will be forced to leave accommodation which is available for his occupation and which it would have been reasonable for him to continue to occupy.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C15Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1) Duty where other suitable accommodation availableE+W197 Duty where other suitable accommodation available.E+W(1)This section applies if the local housing authority would be under a duty under this Part—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C16Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1) Referral to another local housing authorityE+W198 Referral of case to another local housing authority.E+W(1)If the local housing authority would be subject to the duty under section 193 (accommodation for those with priority need who are not homeless intentionally) but consider that the conditions are met for referral of the case to another local housing authority, they may notify that other authority of their opinion.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C17Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)C18S. 198 modified (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.3, 7Commencement InformationI6S. 198 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 198 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 198(4)-(7) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; s. 198 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2199 Local connection.E+W(1)A person has a local connection with the district of a local housing authority if he has a connection with it—
(4)In subsections (2) and (3) “regular armed forces of the Crown” means the Royal Navy, the regular forces as defined by section 225 of the M5Army Act 1955 [F3or the regular air force as defined by section 223 of the Air Force Act 1955].
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C20Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)201 Application of referral provisions to cases arising in Scotland.E+WSections 198 and 200 (referral of application to another local housing authority and duties to applicant whose case is considered for referral or referred) apply—
(a)to applications referred by a local authority in Scotland in pursuance of sections 33 and 34 of the M6Housing (Scotland) Act 1987, and
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C22Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)203 Procedure on a review.E+W(1)The Secretary of State may make provision by regulations as to the procedure to be followed in connection with a review under section 202.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C23Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Commencement InformationI8S. 203 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 203 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 203(1)(2)(7) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.); s. 203 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2204 Right of appeal to county court on point of law.E+W(1)If an applicant who has requested a review under section 202—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C24Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Valid from 30/09/2002[F4204A Section 204(4): appealsE+W(1)This section applies where an applicant has the right to appeal to the county court against a local housing authority’s decision on a review.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4S. 204A inserted (30.9.2002) by 2002 c. 7, s. 11 (with s. 20(4)); S.I. 2002/1736, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1; S.I. 2002/2324, art. 3 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 4) Supplementary provisionsE+W205 Discharge of functions: introductory.E+W(1)The following sections have effect in relation to the discharge by a local housing authority of their functions under this Part to secure that accommodation is available for the occupation of a person—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C25Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)206 Discharge of functions by local housing authorities.E+W(1)A local housing authority may discharge their housing functions under this Part only in the following ways—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C26Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)C27S. 206 modified (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.4, 7207 Discharge of functions: provision of accommodation by the authority.E+W(1)A local housing authority shall not under section 206(1)(a) discharge their housing functions under this Part by providing accommodation other than—
(a)accommodation in a hostel within the meaning of section 622 of the M7Housing Act 1985, or
(b)the lessor of which is not an authority or body within section 80(1) of the M8Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies), and
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C28Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Commencement InformationI9S. 207 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 207 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 207(4)-(6) in force for certain purposes at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 4; s. 207 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2Marginal CitationsM71985 c. 68. M81985 c. 68. 208 Discharge of functions: out-of-area placements.E+W(1)So far as reasonably practicable a local housing authority shall in discharging their housing functions under this Part secure that accommodation is available for the occupation of the applicant in their district.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C29Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)C30S. 208 modified (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.5, 7209 Discharge of functions: arrangements with private landlord.E+W(1)This section applies where in pursuance of any of their housing functions under this Part a local housing authority make arrangements with a private landlord to provide accommodation.
For this purpose a “private landlord” means a landlord who is not within section 80(1) of the M9Housing Act 1985 (the landlord condition for secure tenancies).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C31Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)Marginal CitationsM91985 c. 68. 210 Suitability of accommodation.E+W(1)In determining for the purposes of this Part whether accommodation is suitable for a person, the local housing authority shall have regard to Parts IX, X and XI of the Housing Act 1985 (slum clearance; overcrowding; houses in multiple occupation).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C32Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)C33S. 210 modified (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.6, 7Commencement InformationI10S. 210 wholly in force 20.1.1997: s. 210 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 232(1)-(3); s. 210(2) in force at 1.10.1996 by S.I. 1996/2402, art. 3 (with transitional provisions and savings in the Sch.); s. 210 in force at 20.1.1997 to the extent it is not already in force by S.I. 1996/2959, art. 2211 Protection of property of homeless persons and persons threatened with homelessness.E+W(1)This section applies where a local housing authority have reason to believe that—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C34Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)212 Protection of property: supplementary provisions.E+W(1)The authority may for the purposes of section 211 (protection of property of homeless persons or persons threatened with homelessness)—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C35Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)213 Co-operation between relevant housing authorities and bodies.E+W(1)Where a local housing authority—
Expressions used in paragraph (a) have the same meaning as in the M10Housing Act 1985; and expressions used in paragraph (b) have the same meaning as in the M11Housing (Scotland) Act 1987.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C36Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)Marginal CitationsM101985 c. 68. M111987 c. 26. Valid from 30/09/2002[F5213A Co-operation in certain cases involving childrenE+W(1)This section applies where a local housing authority have reason to believe that an applicant with whom a person under the age of 18 normally resides, or might reasonably be expected to reside—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F5S. 213A inserted (30.9.2002 for W. and 1.10.2002 for E.) by 2002 c. 7, s. 12 (with s. 20(4)); S.I. 2002/1736, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Pt. 1; S.I. 2002/1799, art. 3 General provisionsE+W214 False statements, withholding information and failure to disclose change of circumstances.E+W(1)It is an offence for a person, with intent to induce a local housing authority to believe in connection with the exercise of their functions under this Part that he or another person is entitled to accommodation or assistance in accordance with the provisions of this Part, or is entitled to accommodation or assistance of a particular description—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C37Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art. 2(1)215 Regulations and orders.E+W(1)In this Part “prescribed” means prescribed by regulations of the Secretary of State.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C38Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)216 Transitional and consequential matters.E+W(1)The provisions of this Part have effect in place of the provisions of Part III of the M12Housing Act 1985 (housing the homeless) and shall be construed as one with that Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C39Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2Marginal CitationsM121985 c. 68. 217 Minor definitions: Part VII.E+W(1)In this Part, subject to subsection (2)—
“social services authority” means a local authority for the purposes of the M13Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, as defined in section 1 of that Act.
(a)“local housing authority” means a local authority within the meaning of the M14Housing (Scotland) Act 1988, and
(b)“social services authority” means a local authority for the purposes of the M15Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C40Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)Marginal CitationsM131970 c. 42. M141988 c. 43. M151968 c. 49. 218 Index of defined expressions: Part VII.E+WThe following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used in the same section)—
accommodation available for occupationsection 176applicantsection 183(2)assistance under this Partsection 183(2)associated (in relation to a person)section 178assured tenancy and assured shorthold tenancysection 230district (of local housing authority)section 217(3)eligible for assistancesection 183(2)homelesssection 175(1)housing functions under this Part (in sections 206 to 209)section 205(2)intentionally homelesssection 191intentionally threatened with homelessnesssection 196local connectionsection 199local housing authority—
minimum period (for purposes of section 193)section 193(3) and (4)prescribedsection 215(1)priority needsection 189reasonable to continue to occupy accommodationsection 177registered social landlordsection 230relevant authoritysection 217(1)social services authoritysection 217(1) and (2)(b)threatened with homelessnesssection 175(4)Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C41Ss. 183-218 modified (3.4.1997) by S.I. 1997/797, art.2(1)Previous: PartNext: PartBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint This Part onlyPDF This Part onlyWeb page This Part onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDFThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act without SchedulesThe Whole Act without Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act without Schedules as a PDFThe Whole Act without Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole Act without Schedules