Homelessness applications
Introduction to homelessness
An overview of the law under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 that relates to homelessness in England and Wales, including an outline of the purpose of the legislation and the resulting duties imposed on local authorities. Read more 
LA duties: applications, inquiries and decisions
The process of applying as homeless and the duties local authorities have towards applicants until a decision is reached about their application. Also covered are the problems and issues people may face when making a homelessness application. Read more
Defining homelessness
The legal definition of homelessness and threatened homelessness, as contained in the Housing Act 1996. It also covers in brief local authority duties that may arise towards someone who is legally homeless. Read more
Eligibility: non-EEA/EU nationals
A look at the definition of eligibility for assistance under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 for 'persons subject to immigration control' who are not British citizens and not European Economic Area (EEA) or European Union (EU) nationals. Read more
Eligibility: EEA/EU nationals
A look at the definition of eligibility for assistance under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 for European Economic Area (EEA)/European Union (EU) nationals and their family members. Also outlined are the homelessness duties and possible sources of assistance for EEA/EU nationals who are not eligible for assistance. Read more
Priority need
The definition of priority need, as contained in Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996. Read more
Intentional homelessness
A look at the definition of intentional homelessness contained in sections 191 and 196 of the Housing Act 1996. Read more
Local connection
An explanation of the parts of the Housing Act 1996 that deal with a homeless applicant's local connection with the district of the housing authority to which s/he applies. Also, an explanation of the guidelines for local authorities on referrals on grounds of local connection. Read more
LA duties: advice and accommodation
A look at the advice and accommodation duties owed by local authorities to homeless people under the Housing Act 1996. It also discusses the suitability of the accommodation offered. Read more
Challenging LA decisions
The various ways of challenging local authority homelessness decisions. Read more
Homelessness strategies
A local authority's duties to carry out a homelessness review and publish a homelessness strategy. Read more
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