Housing (Homeless Housing Assistance Payment) (Amendment) Bill 2019

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would require local authorities to start helping eligible families with homeless housing assistance as soon as they receive a valid notice ending a tenancy, instead of waiting until the family is already without housing. Its aim is to let people look for a new home earlier, with state support, and reduce the risk of homelessness. The explanatory memorandum says there would be no extra cost to the Exchequer.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 to introduce a new statutory obligation on local authorities to assist eligible households directly after a notice of tenancy termination has been issued.

Last updated 13 February 2020