Section 65: Duties to persons found to be homeless.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

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This section has effect as regards the duties owed by the local housing authority to an applicant where they are satisfied that he is homeless.

Where they are satisfied that he has a priority need and are not satisfied that he became homeless intentionally, they shall, unless they notify another local housing authority in accordance with section 67 (referral of application on grounds of local connection), secure that accommodation becomes available for his occupation.

Where they are satisfied that he has priority need but are also satisfied that he became homeless intentionally, they shall—

secure that accommodation is made available for his occupation for such period as they consider will give him a reasonable opportunity of securing accommodation for his occupation, and
furnish him with advice and such assistance as they consider appropriate in the circumstances in any attempts he may make to secure that accommodation becomes available for his occupation.

Where they are not satisfied that he has a priority need, they shall furnish him with advice and such assistance as they consider appropriate in the circumstances in any attempts he may make to secure that accommodation becomes available for his occupation.

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