Explanatory Memorandum

Housing (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2010

2010 CHAPTER 9

13 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Section 5: Reviews of decisions in relation to homelessness

Section 5 gives applicants for homelessness assistance the right to request a review of various decisions taken by the Housing Executive in relation to their applications, as well as the right to appeal the outcome of such a review to the county court. Section 5 also allows the Department to make regulations setting out the procedure for carrying out a review.