The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015
1Title and commencement
2Interpretation
PART 1Matters to be taken into account in determining whether accommodation is suitable for persons who are, or may be in priority need
3In determining for the purposes of Part 2 of the...
PART 2Circumstances in which B&B and shared accommodation is not to be regarded as suitable for persons who are, or may be in priority need
4B&B accommodation unsuitable unless an exception applies
5Shared accommodation unsuitable unless it meets the higher standard or an exception applies
6Exceptions to articles 4 and 5 for all types of accommodation
7Exceptions to articles 4 and 5 where accommodation meets a standard
PART 3Suitability of private rented sector accommodation for ending the section 75 duty to homeless applicants
8For the purposes of a private rented sector offer under...
9Revocation, transitional and saving provisions
SCHEDULEHigher Standard
Space Standards
2Installation for heating
3Facilities for storage, preparation and cooking of food within the unit of accommodation
4Storage, preparation and cooking of food in a shared facility
5Toilet and washing facilities
6Security
7Common Room (s)
8Management Standards

2015 No. 1268 (W. 87)

Housing, Wales

The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015

Made

Coming into force

The Welsh Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on them by sections 59(3) and 142(2) of the Housing (Wales) Act 20141.

A draft of this instrument was laid before and approved by resolution of the National Assembly for Wales in accordance with section 142(3)(b)(i) of that Act.