dcarlin
Paralegal, Housing Team, Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors, London
Member since 06th Dec 2005
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RE: Young people estranged from parents needing Housing contract
Thu 22-Mar-07 07:08 PM |
Is young person vulnerable, in priority need? When did he/she turn 18 and did the HPU fail to assist prior to 18th birthday? Has there been any social services involvement in the past?
Where is young person staying now? Surely this should help to establish estrangement.
If it appears that the applicant may be homeless and in priority need, duty to provide interim accommodation under s188 Housing Act 1996. This is a low threshold and duty cannot be deferred because of a lack of benefits.
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