Are you intentionally homeless?

By law we need to find out whether you are homeless through no fault of your own. If you had the opportunity to take up accommodation, but refused, or if you lost your accommodation through a deliberate act which you knew would make you homeless, then you can be found to be "intentionally homeless".

For example, you are "intentionally homeless" if:

You sell or give up your home when there is no need and you do not find other suitable accommodation before you sell or give up your home.
You do not pay your rent or mortgage repayments when you can afford to.
You ignore housing advice which would have prevented the loss of your home.
You are evicted because of anti-social behaviour.

If you are intentionally homeless you will be entitled to advice and assistance to help you prevent you from losing your home (if you have one). If you are already homeless you may be entitled to temporary accommodation while you find your own accommodation.

The final question is whether you have a "local connection". Click here to find out if you are considered to have a "local connection".

NB. These pages are for information only. Please take professional advice before acting on any information.

Page last updated on 24 May 2012