Consultation on local connection requirements for social housing for victims of domestic abuse
Consultation on regulations to prevent local authorities applying a local connection to victims of domestic abuse who apply for social housing.
During the passage of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 concerns were raised relating to local connection tests for domestic abuse victims who apply for social housing.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities is seeking views on:
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Proposals to introduce regulations to enable victims of domestic abuse who need to move to another local authority district to qualify for an allocation of social housing in the new area, and;
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How local authorities are making use of the existing legislation and guidance to support victims of domestic abuse who wish to move within and across local authority boundaries.