http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2601/article/2The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (England) Order 2012Council housingPrivate rented accommodationRented housingMedical advice and support servicesHouses in multiple occupationenHOUSING, ENGLANDStatute Law Database2026-03-16Expert Participation2024-05-31 Accommodation secured by a local housing authority, or secured from another person on the advice and assistance of the local housing authority, in the discharge of their housing functions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (“the 1996 Act”) must be suitable (section 206(1) of the 1996 Act). 2 In determining whether accommodation is suitable for a person, the local housing authority must take into account the location of the accommodation, including— a where the accommodation is situated outside the district of the local housing authority, the distance of the accommodation from the district of the authority; b the significance of any disruption which would be caused by the location of the accommodation to the employment, caring responsibilities or education of the person or members of the person’s household; c the proximity and accessibility of the accommodation to medical facilities and other support which— i are currently used by or provided to the person or members of the person’s household; and ii are essential to the well-being of the person or members of the person’s household; and d the proximity and accessibility of the accommodation to local services, amenities and transport. Art. 2 in force at 9.11.2012, see art. 1(1)