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  "long_title": "When discharging a housing function to secure that accommodation is available for an applicant who is homeless, or threatened with homelessness, under Part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, a local housing authority must ensure that the accommodation is suitable (section 206(1)). The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/3204) specifies that in determining whether accommodation is suitable for a person, there shall be taken into account whether or not the accommodation is affordable for that person, and lists particular matters to be considered. This Order specifies the circumstances in which accommodation will not be regarded as suitable.",
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