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Section 176: Meaning of accommodation available for occupation.

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

Part VII: Homelessness: England

Accommodation shall be regarded as available for a person's occupation only if it is available for occupation by him together with—

any other person who normally resides with him as a member of his family, or
any other person who might reasonably be expected to reside with him.References in this Part to securing that accommodation is available for a person's occupation shall be construed accordingly.

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