# The Homeless Persons Advice and Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 2002, Regulation 4: Type of advice to be provided by local authorities


The types of advice referred to in article 3 above are–
(a) housing advice appropriate to local housing conditions and the applicant’s circumstances which may include–
(i) advice on the availability of permanent accommodation provided by local authorities or registered social landlords;
(ii) advice on the availability of temporary accommodation provided by local authorities, registered social landlords and other private, public or voluntary bodies;
(iii) advice on nomination procedures, waiting lists and any restrictions imposed by landlords;
(iv) advice on specialist, supported or furnished accommodation;
(v) advice on services provided by estate agents and accommodation agencies; and
(vi) advice on owner occupation including shared ownership and the availability of grants for owner occupation, improvement, repair and adaptation;
(b) advice on social issues appropriate to an applicant’s circumstances including advice on services provided by specialist agencies or bodies dealing with health, welfare or other social issues;
(c) financial advice appropriate to an applicant’s circumstances, which may include–
(i) advice on the availability of personal benefits, grants and loans directly or indirectly related to the provision of housing;
(ii) advice on rent and mortgage arrears and the financial implications of home ownership;
(iii) advice on the management of personal finance;
(iv) advice on rent guarantee and deposit schemes; and
(v) advice on specialist agencies providing financial advice to individuals; and
(d) legal advice appropriate on an applicant’s circumstances which may include–
(i) advice on court proceedings;
(ii) advice on legal rights including–
(a) advice on the availability of legal aid; and
(b) advice on the availability of independent advice and advocacy.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2002/414/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/homeless-persons-advice-and-assistance-scotland-regulations-2002/regulation-4
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