Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023

9HomelessnessE+W

In section 191 of the Housing Act 1996 (becoming homeless intentionally), after subsection (1) insert—

(1A)But a person does not become homeless intentionally if—

(a)the accommodation the person ceases to occupy is supported exempt accommodation,

(b)the person’s reason for ceasing to occupy the accommodation relates to the standard of the accommodation, or the standard of care, support or supervision provided there, and

(c)the accommodation, or the care, support or supervision provided there, does not meet National Supported Housing Standards.

Supported exempt accommodation” has the meaning given by section 12 of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.

Commencement Information

I1S. 9 in force at 29.8.2023, see s. 14(2)