Homelessness case law update
Keep your knowledge up to date with our recap of the most important court decisions on homelessness from the past two years.
Course summary
This course covers recent court cases on homelessness, covering key topics including suitability and affordability of accommodation, intentional homelessness, priority need and repeat applications.
You’ll learn how key decisions from the courts affect homeless applications, from local authority decision making to reviews and appeals.
Course information
Level: Intermediate and Advanced (Level 4)
Face to face training
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Half day
- CPD points: 3
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Thursday 30 January 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 1:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
| Wednesday 26 February 2025 | One day 10am – 4:30pm | Face to face, London | £190+VAT | £170+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 27 March 2025 | Half day 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
| Tuesday 03 June 2025 | Half day 9:30am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £110+VAT | £100+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Upcoming sessions are likely to consider:
Interim accommodation
remedies and interim accommodation - R (Yabari) v Westminster CC
interim relief and interim accommodation - R (Davidson) v Cambridge City Council
Suitability of accommodation
reasonable to occupy under s.193(2) - Kyle v Coventry City Council
suitability, relief duty and homelessness - R (Ahamad) v LB Haringey
out of area placements and benefit cap - Moge v LB Ealing
affordability - Baptie v RB Kingston upon Thames; Paley v LB Waltham Forest; Suleman Patel v LB Hackney
suitability and reasonable preference - R (Jaberi) v City of Westminster; Webb-Harnden v LB Waltham Forest, R (Ahmed) v LB Haringey, Abdikadir v LB Ealing; R (Fokou) v LB Southwark; Biden v Waverley BC; The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Amendment) (England) Order 2022
Homelessness tests
eligibility - Secretary of State for Work and Pensions v AT
priority need - Domestic Violence Act 2021; SR v Lambeth LBC; Perrott v Hackney LBC
intentional homelessness - Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 changes, Hodge v Folkstone and Hythe DC, Bullale v City of Westminster Council; Ciftci v London Borough of Haringey
Application process, duties and reviews
the application process - R (Minott) v Cambridge City Council; R (Ibrahim) v Westminster CC
assessments and Personalised Housing Plans - R (ZK) v LB Havering; Perrott v Hackney LBC; R (ZK) v LB Havering; Maric v Westminster CC
homelessness prevention duty - Lees v Kaye; Byrne v Harwood-Delgado
homelessness duties - R (Imam) v LB Croydon; R (Elkundi and others) v Birmingham
reviews and appeals of decisions outside of the 8-week time limit - Ngnoguen v Milton Keynes
updates to the Homelessness Code of Guidance
Who this training is for
You should have a good understanding of homelessness law and at least six months' experience in your role.
You might be a housing adviser, lawyer or work for a local authority in housing or homelessness.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
