C1 Part VII HomelessnessF1: England
Pt. VII (ss. 175-218) modified (20.1.1997) by S.I. 1996/3205, art. 3, Sch.2
Pt. VII (ss. 175-218) applied (with modifications) (temp.) (6.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/3126, arts.2, 7
Pt. VII (ss. 175-218): power to apply (with modifications) (transitional provision) (11.11.1999) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(2), Sch. 15 para. 13
Homelessness and threatened homelessness
I1177 Whether it is reasonable to continue to occupy accommodation.
1
It is not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation if it is probable that this will lead to F2violence or domestic abuse against him, or against—
a
a person who normally resides with him as a member of his family, or
b
any other person who might reasonably be expected to reside with him.
F31A
For this purpose—
a
“domestic abuse” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021;
b
“violence” means—
i
violence from another person; or
ii
threats of violence from another person which are likely to be carried out.
2
In determining whether it would be, or would have been, reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation, regard may be had to the general circumstances prevailing in relation to housing in the district of the local housing authority to whom he has applied for accommodation or for assistance in obtaining accommodation.
3
The Secretary of State may by order specify—
a
other circumstances in which it is to be regarded as reasonable or not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation, and
b
other matters to be taken into account or disregarded in determining whether it would be, or would have been, reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation.
Words in Pt. VII title inserted (27.4.2015) by Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 7), s. 145(3), Sch. 3 para. 4; S.I. 2015/1272, art. 2, Sch. para. 53 (with art. 7)