Decision details
To approve the power to enable the council to use private sector rented properties to satisfy a duty under homelessness legislation
Decision Maker: Cabinet member for health and housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
To approve the adoption of the power contained in part 7 of the Localism Act that allows housing authorities to discharge their duties towards accepted homeless applicants by making a suitable offer of accommodation in the private rented sector.
Publication date: 14/03/2013
Date of decision: 14/03/2013
Effective from: 22/03/2013
Accompanying Documents:
- Decision notice
PDF 188 KB - Cabinet delegated decision form for Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012 - to approve the power to enable the council to use private sector rented properties to satisfy a duty under homelessness legislation