http://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2015/1268/article/8The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015enHOUSING, WALESStatute Law Database2025-04-03Expert Participation2023-11-30 When discharging a housing function to secure that accommodation is available for an applicant who is homeless, or threatened with homelessness, under Part 2 (Homelessness) of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (“the 2014 Act”), a local housing authority (“authority”) must ensure that the accommodation is suitable. Section 59 of the 2014 Act (suitability of accommodation) specifies certain matters to be taken into account when determining suitability for the purposes of Part 2 of the 2014 Act. PART 3 8 For the purposes of a private rented sector offer under section 76 (circumstances when the duty to secure accommodation for applicants in priority need ends), accommodation must not be regarded as suitable where one or more of the following apply— a the authority is of the view that the accommodation is not in a reasonable physical condition; b the authority is of the view that the accommodation does not comply with all statutory requirements (such as, where applicable, requirements relating to fire, gas, electrical, carbon monoxide and other safety; planning; and licences for houses in multiple occupation); or c the authority is of the view that the landlord is not a fit and proper person within the meaning of section 20 to act in the capacity of landlord. Art. 8 in force at 27.4.2015, see art. 1(2)