75 Duty to secure accommodation for applicants in priority need when the duty in section 73 ends

75  Duty to secure accommodation for applicants in priority need when the duty in section 73 ends

(1)     When the duty in section 73 ( duty to help to secure accommodation for homeless applicants) comes to an end in respect of an applicant in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2) o r (3) of section 74, the local housing authority must secure that suitable accommodation is available for occupation by the applicant if subsection (2) or (3) (of this section) applies.

(2)     This subsection applies where the local housing authority—

(a)     is satisfied that the applicant—

(i)     does not have suitable accommodation available for occupation, or

(ii)     has suitable accommodation, but it is not likely that the accommodation will be available for occupation by the applicant for a period of at least 6 months

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