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(1)Where a local housing authority notify an applicant that they intend to notify or have notified another local housing authority of their opinion that the conditions are met for the referral of his case to that other authority—
(a)they cease to be subject to any duty under section 188 (interim duty to accommodate in case of apparent priority need), and
(b)they are not subject to any duty under section 193 (the main housing duty),
but they shall secure that accommodation is available for occupation by the applicant until he is notified of the decision whether the conditions for referral of his case are met.
(2)When it has been decided whether the conditions for referral are met, the notifying authority shall notify the applicant of the decision and inform him of the reasons for it.
The notice shall also inform the applicant of his right to request a review of the decision and of the time within which such a request must be made.
(3)If it is decided that the conditions for referral are not met, the notifying authority shall secure that accommodation is available for occupation by the applicant until they have considered whether other suitable accommodation is available for his occupation in their district.
If they are satisfied that other suitable accommodation is available for his occupation in their district, section 197(2) applies; and if they are not so satisfied, they are subject to the duty under section 193 (the main housing duty).
(4)If it is decided that the conditions for referral are met, the notified authority shall secure that accommodation is available for occupation by the applicant until they have considered whether other suitable accommodation is available for his occupation in their district.
If they are satisfied that other suitable accommodation is available for his occupation in their district, section 197(2) applies; and if they are not so satisfied, they are subject to the duty under section 193 (the main housing duty).
(5)The duty under subsection (1), (3) or (4) ceases as provided in that subsection even if the applicant requests a review of the authority’s decision (see section 202).
The authority may continue to secure that accommodation is available for the applicant’s occupation pending the decision on a review.
(6)Notice required to be given to an applicant under this section shall be given in writing and, if not received by him, shall be treated as having been given to him if it is made available at the authority’s office for a reasonable period for collection by him or on his behalf.
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