Explanatory Notes

Housing (Wales) Act 2014

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17 September 2014

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 Homelessness

Section 73 - Duty to help to secure accommodation for homeless applicants

150.A local housing authority must help to secure suitable accommodation for an applicant’s occupation if satisfied that the applicant is homeless and eligible for help. This duty does not apply if the authority refers the applicant to another local housing authority (see section 80).