Every homeless person in Scotland is to benefit from extended rights under new legislation now enacted.
The changes are brought about by the implementation of sections of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, which came into effect on 1 April. The major change is the right of any homeless person to register for housing with any local authority or independent registered provider of social housing. Previously rights were limited to area of origin or current residence.
Other developments include a change in the definition of "threatened with homelessness", which will apply up to two months rather than 28 days. Every homeless person has a statutory right to request a review of any decision taken on them by a local authority. Accommodation provided to homeless applicants must now meet their special needs.
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