Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities

Definitions

Definitions used in the code of guidance.

Throughout this code of guidance:

• “the 1996 Act” means the Housing Act 1996

• “the 2002 Act” means the Homelessness Act 2002

• “the 2017 Act” means the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017

• “the housing authority” means the local housing authority

• “the Code” means the Homelessness code of guidance for local authorities (2018)

• “the Convention” means the European Convention on Human Rights

• “the Eligibility Regulations” means the Allocation of Housing and Homelessness (Eligibility) (England) Regulations 2006

• “personalised housing plans” means personalised plans

• “the 2002 Order” means the Homelessness (Priority Need for Accommodation) (England) Order 2002

• “the 2003 Order” means the Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2003