After section 96B of the 2014 Act (directions to require compliance with requests under section 96A) (inserted by section 32) insert—

“96CViewing accommodation

If a local housing authority secures an offer of accommodation for an applicant with a view to bringing the authority’s duty under section 66 or 75 to an end, it must take reasonable steps to provide the applicant with an opportunity to view the accommodation (whether in person or otherwise) before the applicant decides whether to accept or refuse the offer.”