Homelessness and Allocations 12th ed

... an indispensable commentary on and guide to a complex and fast-moving area of the law: a must-have for academics, specialist practitioners and busy local government officers alike. - Solicitors Journal

Since publication of the first edition nearly 40 years ago, Homelessness and Allocations has established itself as the definitive guide to the rights of the homeless. It combines an unrivalled historical overview with a clear, concise and user-friendly approach to this complex area of law.

Homelessness and Allocations was first published after the Housing (Homeless Persons) Act 1977 brought new duties towards the homeless into force, since when it has recorded and analysed development of this area of the law, while the authors have contributed to, and helped to shape, its development acting between them in cases up to and including the highest courts from the earliest days of the new law to the present time.

Contents include:

• The policy of the provisions
• The provisions in outline
• Immigration
• Homelessness
• Priority need
• Intentional homelessness
• Local connection
• Protection of property
• Homelessness decisions
• Discharge of duties
• Allocations
• Enforcement
• Other statutory provisions
• Strategy, practice, aid and advice
• Criminal offences