Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness

Publication Year

2005

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Provides practical guidance on how legislation and related policies to alleviate homelessness should be implemented. Covers: prevention of homelessness; ways of working; handling of applications; inquiries into homelessness; inquiries into priority need; inquiries into intentionality; inquiries into local connection; accommodation; advice and assistance; notification and review of decisions; and protection of property and action on unoccupied houses.

Document History

Superseded by interim November 2019 update. Supersedes Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness: consultation (Scottish Executive, 2004).

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