Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness (interim update) November 2019

Scottish Government, 2019
Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness (interim update) November 2019 Download document

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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

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 intentionality; inquiries into local connection; accommodation; advice and assistance; notification and review of decisions; protection of property and action on unoccupied houses; and local authorities' duties towards persons subject to immigration control and persons from EEA member states.

History

Supersedes: Code of guidance on homelessness - guidance on legislation, policies and practices to prevent and resolve homelessness (Scottish Executive, 2005).

ISBN

9781839603129

Subjects

  • Other planning disciplines
  • Homelessness issues
  • Planning and development
  • Residential development

Publisher History

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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