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How to meet the accommodation needs of guests, including information about gas safety and information about bills and paying rent.
The checks councils are required to carry out on a sponsor's home. Includes how two-tier councils conduct checks, and guest support needs.
What providers need to know about registering with Ofsted and running or closing a supported accommodation service.
Guidance on the categories of applicant who have a priority need for accommodation if they become homeless.
The widened entitlement accommodation policy will launch on 31 October and will run until the New Accommodation Offer goes live on 11 March 2024.
If your guests are not ready to leave sponsorship and move into their own alternative accommodation, but you can no longer accommodate them, they may want to find a new host.
Guidance on housing authority duties and powers to secure accommodation for applicants; how they arise and are brought to an end, including under the main housing duty.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 16 April 2024.
Information about accommodation sites for asylum seekers.
How guests can access the private rented sector, the guides available to them and how DLUHC will work with councils on alternative accommodation.
Creating an aviation infrastructure for the future to make quicker, quieter and cleaner journeys and more capacity for those using and affected by UK airspace.
How to have sponsorship arrangements set up to end amicably, and what to do if a guest refuses to leave.
Guides councils in preparing planning policies on housing for older and disabled people.
Tax and reporting rules for employers providing accommodation for employees
Statistics on secure children’s homes, including the number of children they accommodate as of 31 March each year.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
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