A key point to remember is not to refuse any offers of accommodation which you receive even if you are unhappy with the property which has been offered. Instead you should accept the offer and request a review of the decision pursuant to Section 202 of the Housing Act 1996.
What happens when you go into temporary accommodation?
While you are in temporary accommodation you do not have the right to take in a lodger or sublet part of your home, unless the council gives you permission. If you do so without permission, both you and the person you rent to can be evicted very easily.
What does temporary accommodation mean?
What is temporary accommodation? Under Housing Law, if a person or family becomes homeless and urgently needs a home, the Council may provide temporary accommodation while helping them find long-term housing. This is called temporary accommodation because it is a temporary solution.
How long can the council keep you in temporary accommodation London?
If you have children or you’re pregnant, you shouldn’t usually have to stay in a hostel or bed and breakfast for more than 6 weeks. If you’re there for longer than this, you should ask the council to move you because it’s no longer suitable.
How long can you stay in emergency accommodation UK?
The council can make you stay in a B&B longer than 6 weeks if you arrived in the UK in the last two years and apply as homeless on or after 1 June 2022. The 6 weeks’ time limit may still apply to you if you had somewhere to live in the UK before you went abroad.
What is unsuitable temporary accommodation?
If temporary housing is not suitable
Temporary housing could be unsuitable if, for example, it is: unaffordable. overcrowded, in need of repairs or in poor condition. too far from your workplace or your children’s schools.
Does temporary accommodation come with furniture?
All temporary accommodation is fully furnished. However, bedding and kitchen utensils are not provided except in the council’s own reception centres. You will be responsible for all occupancy charges, bills and council tax.
How can I get council to move me faster?
How to get a council house quicker
- Be as open and flexible as you can.
- Update the council of changes to circumstances.
- Ensure you’re in the right band.
- Use all your bids.
- Ensure you’re bidding for the correct type of property – by this we mean bidding for the type of property you will be given priority for.
Is temporary accommodation expensive?
Temporary accommodation costs are traditionally very high, because in addition to the rent charge the accommodation costs may include a management charge or a charge for support.
What does a temporary accommodation officer do?
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Undertake office-based duties, dealing with telephone and personal enquiries and provide housing advice, deal with all aspects of office administration to ensure and effective delivery of the housing service.
Does universal credit pay temporary accommodation?
You cannot get Universal Credit to help with housing costs if any of the following apply: you’re living in supported or sheltered housing (such as a hostel) which provides you with ‘care, support or supervision’ you’re living in temporary accommodation, such as a B&B arranged by your council.
How long can the council keep you in temporary accommodation mumsnet?
It varies a lot from council to council, OP. Where I live, it’s around 3-12 months in TA. In the neighbouring council, it’s several years, but after a few months they place people in private rented property that they lease from private landlords. Once they’ve done that, people can stay there for 10-15 years.
How long can I go on holiday with a council house?
You must let the Council know and seek permission if you are going to be away from the property for more than 6 weeks in any year.
Is emergency accommodation the same as temporary accommodation?
If you have been accepted onto the council’s housing list as homeless you will be placed in temporary accommodation while you wait for your new home. This can be emergency accommodation or self-contained (long term) temporary accommodation also known as ‘stage 2’.
Do you have to pay back emergency housing?
Situations when you pay the full cost back
There are some situations when you may need to pay the full cost of emergency housing back to us. Some of these include when you: stay in emergency housing when another housing option is available to you.
What happens after emergency accommodation?
It is most likely that you will be moved to self-contained bed and breakfast accommodation, or bed and breakfast annex accommodation and then onto longer-term accommodation although this is not always the case. This leaflet contains information as to what you can expect when this happens.
Can the council force you to move?
Reasons for eviction from a council tenancy
These reasons are called grounds for possession. They are split into two main types: discretionary grounds – the court must decide if it’s reasonable for you to be evicted. mandatory grounds – the court must order you to leave if the council proves the ground applies.
What is a good reason to refuse a council house?
Whether the home is right depending on any disabilities or health conditions you may have. Proximity to any community or support services you may rely on. Affordability of the rent. Other social/personal factors that may make the accommodation unsuitable.
Will the council move me on medical grounds?
(criteria may apply to any member of the household)
Medical or welfare priority is awarded where the current housing is adversely affecting the health or wellbeing of an applicant, or member of their household, and whereby a move would positively improve their health or wellbeing.
How long does intentionally homeless last?
Intentionally homeless
The duty would be to provide accommodation for a period of no more than 28 days from the end of the 56 days. After that date you would be responsible for securing your own accommodation.
What does homeless full duty mean?
Explanation: A person who has passed all four tests for homelessness and who has not yet been given a permanent social tenancy.