Review council housing eligibility for hidden homeless and those in unsafe homes

Review council housing eligibility for hidden homeless and those in unsafe homes — 36 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

Review council housing eligibility to ensure people in unsafe or unsuitable accommodation can receive help before reaching crisis point or becoming homeless.

Additional details

Eligibility rules should recognise hidden homelessness, including sofa surfing. They should prioritise people fleeing domestic abuse and pregnant people living in unsuitable accommodation. Councils should always assess whether a home is safe and suitable, not simply whether someone has a roof over their head.

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