Article 3 Circumstances in which accommodation is not to be regarded as suitableF1F2
For the purposes of section 197(1) of the Housing Act 1996 (duty where other suitable accommodation available), accommodation shall not be regarded as suitable unless the local housing authority are satisfied that it will be available for occupation by the applicant for at least two years beginning with the date on which he secures it.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Order revoked (W.) (27.4.2015) by The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Wales) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1268), arts. 1(2), 9(1)(a) (with art. 9(2))
- F2
Art. 3 added (1.9.1997) by The Homelessness (Suitability of Accommodation) (Amendment) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/1741), arts. 1, 2