Section 170: Co-operation between certain social landlords and local housing authorities.

Housing Act 1996 · 1996 c. 52View on legislation.gov.uk

Part VI: Allocation of housing accommodation

Where a local housing authority so request, a private registered provider of social housing or registered social landlord shall co-operate to such extent as is reasonable in the circumstances in offering accommodation to people with priority under the authority's allocation scheme.

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