In some circumstances, determining reasonable prospect will be less clear cut. For example, a landlord may agree to allow the applicant to stay in their accommodation having previously issued a section 21 notice. Ideally in this case they would issue a new tenancy, but they may instead choose to leave the existing tenancy running, with the section 21 notice in place until it expires. In determining the period of time for which accommodation will be secured under section 190(2) housing authorities must consider each case on its merits. A few weeks may provide the applicant with a reasonable opportunity to secure accommodation for themselves. However, some applicants might require longer and others, particularly where the housing authority provides pro-active and effective assistance, might require less time. The applicant does not have the right to ask for a statutory review under section 202 of the housing authority’s decision as to the suitability of interim accommodation, but housing authorities are reminded that such decisions could be subject to judicial review. Ending interim accommodation arrangements The housing authority and the applicant will then need to review the assessment and personalised plan undertaken under section 189A, devising new reasonable steps to help secure that accommodation becomes available for the applicant under the relief duty. For further guidance on assessments and personalised housing plans see Chapter 11. D – the applicant has refused an offer of suitable accommodation and, on the date of refusal, there was a reasonable prospect that suitable accommodation would be available for the minimum prescribed period (sections 195(8)(d) and 189B(7)(c)). Housing authorities have powers to secure accommodation for certain applicants who request a review of certain decisions on their case, and to certain applicants requesting accommodation pending determination of a county court appeal.

Regulations relating to the procedure to be followed by housing authorities in connection with notices under section 193B (section 193B(7)) are set out in the Homelessness (Review Procedure etc.) Regulations 2018 – these relate to decisions to issue a notice.

Key Changes

What happened in flat 1? With no one knowing they'd moved in together, did one of them commit the perfect crime? 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). 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.

In summary, a housing authority may bring the section 188(1) interim accommodation duty to an end within the 56 day period (the relief stage) by issuing a section 184 decision that the applicant does not have priority need; or by issuing a notification that the relief duty is not owed or has been brought to an end. If neither of these notifications is issued within the 56 day period, the section 188(1) interim accommodation duty will be brought to an end by notification of what further duties are owed, if any, under section 193 or section 190. However, in the event that the relief duty is brought to an end following refusal of a final accommodation or Part 6 offer, and the applicant requests a review as to the suitability of the accommodation offered, the section 188(1) duty will continue until a decision on the review has been notified to the applicant. Following inquiries, where the housing authority concludes that an applicant does not have a priority need, the section 188(1) duty ends when either: Actually, the "not right" starts immediately, when a decomposing body is found in the tub of an apartment. It's the smell the clued other residents in that something wasn't right. Now DI Leah Riordan (down to earth and all about work) and DS Karl Connolly (all about sex all the time) are having to figure out why this, maybe, accidental death doesn't really work as an accidental death.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] a) the housing authority notifies them of what duty (if any) they are owed under Part 7 of the 1996 Act once the section 189B(2) relief duty comes to an end; 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.

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; 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: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))

In circumstances where an applicant is found not to be eligible for assistance, the housing authority must provide, or secure the provision, of information and advice as set out in section 179. For further guidance on eligibility see Chapter 7. If (section 188) interim accommodation has been provided, notice periods should take account of the needs of the applicant and the time required for them to access assistance. For households including children or particularly vulnerable adults who are owed duties under the Children Act 1989 or Care Act 2014, local authorities should consider having arrangements in place to manage a transition in responsibilities, so that there is no break in the provision of accommodation for applicants who cease to be eligible for 1996 Act support. G – the applicant has withdrawn their application for homelessness assistance (sections 195(8)(g) and 189B(7)(f)). My one complaint is that between these two points of view sometimes there was repetition of events, etc. It wasn’t enough to detract from my enjoyment of this audiobook. This guide is based on English law which may differ from laws in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. In circumstances where the housing authority accepted a section 193(2) duty on an application made before 9 November 2012, that duty cannot be brought to an end through an offer of private rented accommodation unless that offer meets the requirements of ‘a qualifying offer’. for human habitation on land in England or Wales requires express permission from the land occupierBut, set your Covid-19 fatigue aside and embrace this EXTRA layer of fear, because this author knows how to write books which are engaging from start to finish, and she hasn’t let me down yet! Where an applicant is refused accommodation pending a review, they may seek to challenge the decision through judicial review. Power to accommodate pending an appeal to the county court