Other functions relating to homelessness
8Review of decisions as to suitability of accommodation
1
In subsections (5) and (7)(a) of section 193 of the 1996 Act (cessation of main homelessness duty), after “of refusal” there is inserted “and of his right to request a review of the suitability of the accommodation”.
2
In section 202 of the 1996 Act (right to request review of decision)—
a
in paragraph (f) of subsection (1), at the end there is inserted “or as to the suitability of accommodation offered to him as mentioned in section 193(7)”; and
b
after that subsection there is inserted—
1A
An applicant who is offered accommodation as mentioned in section 193(5) or (7) may under subsection (1)(f) request a review of the suitability of the accommodation offered to him whether or not he has accepted the offer.
3
This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed.