177Whether it is reasonable to continue to occupy accommodation
(1)It is not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation if it is probable that this will lead to domestic violence against him, or against—
(a)a person who normally resides with him as a member of his family, or
(b)any other person who might reasonably be expected to reside with him.
For this purpose “domestic violence”, in relation to a person, means violence from a person with whom he is associated, or threats of violence from such a person which are likely to be carried out.
(2)In determining whether it would be, or would have been, reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation, regard may be had to the general circumstances prevailing in relation to housing in the district of the local housing authority to whom he has applied for accommodation or for assistance in obtaining accommodation.
(3)The Secretary of State may by order specify—
(a)other circumstances in which it is to be regarded as reasonable or not reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation, and
(b)other matters to be taken into account or disregarded in determining whether it would be, or would have been, reasonable for a person to continue to occupy accommodation.