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Refusing a request for temporary accommodation pending the outcome of a section 202 homelessness review (Mohammed decision)

This letter provides a template for notifying a decision to refuse to accommodate a homeless person, pending the outcome of a review under section 202 of the Housing Act 1996.

The letter is structured so as to help you ensure that all relevant matters are considered.

The Court of Appeal has laid down detailed guidance governing how local authorities must consider requests by homeless applicants for temporary accommodation pending the outcome of a section 202 review (see R v Camden LBC ex p Mohammed (1997), CA)

In appropriate cases councils must also consider:

  • the duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and
  • the public sector equality duty.


Country England

User Social Landlord or Local Authority

Subject Homelessness

Document Type Letter

Refusing a request for temporary accommodation pending the outcome of a section 202 homelessness review (Mohammed decision)
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  • .txt

Updated
28.09.2023

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