(The Housing Act 1996, Part VII, as amended by the Homelessness Act 2002)
If a Council has accepted a statutory duty under the homeless legislation to rehouse you, you will be expected to bid for all properties, for which you are eligible.
Where the Council have accepted a homeless duty to an applicant, a priority status will be awarded and because of this status the process is a little different.
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Your priority banding will be time limited for 3 months – it will then be reviewed.
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You will be expected to have made a bid or bids within the first 2 weeks of receiving your priority banding.
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You may be assisted with your bidding by any of the partners in Home Choice Plus, where properties become available.
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If a suitable offer is refused the Homelessness Duty may be discharged and the applicant may cease to have a priority status. Please Note: Temporary Accommodation arranged by the Council is also likely to be discharged, a reasonable time to vacate, will be given.