Homelessness Act 2002

4Sections 1 to 3: interpretation

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In sections 1 to 3—

  • “homeless” and “homelessness” have the same meaning as in Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) (in this Act referred to as “the 1996 Act”);

  • “local housing authority” and “district” have the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 (c. 68);

  • “social services authority” means a local authority for the purposes of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42);

  • “support” means advice, information or assistance; and

  • “voluntary organisation” has the same meaning as in section 180(3) of the 1996 Act.