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Tenancy Awareness Programme Outline of the Programme The Programme has been developed to raise awareness of how to obtain and keep a home after leaving the Approved Premise. All of us are different and have different ways of handling problems and the sessions recognise this and will often leave you to work out the best answer for you
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Group Rules and Contract
Confidentiality within the room Attend on time Contribute Listen to others Respect No Mobile Phones No “Ism’s” Slide Show by Andy Evans
In today's session we will look at what it is you want in terms of accommodation and how you go about finding a home.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where do you think you will be living when you leave the Approved Premise?
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where would you like to be living when you leave the Approved Premise?
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Finding a Home Has anyone done anything about finding a home during their time at the Approved Premise? Organisations who can provide Support / Housing Approved Premises Probation Local Authority Private Landlords Hostels Supported Tenancies Slide Show by Andy Evans
Local Authorities All Local Authorities provide housing and services for homeless people in one form or another. Local Authorities have a duty to house genuine homeless people and under the Homelessness Act of 2002 they are expected to consider people with a prison background and are vulnerable as priority needed.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Registered Social Landlords – Housing Associations.
RSL’s are organisations which exist to acquire properties to rent out. They are registered with the local authority and must comply with the housing laws. They must provide good quality services and offer a high standard of customer care. Slide Show by Andy Evans
Registered Social Landlords – Housing Associations. RSL’s are also expected to be open, honest and transparent in the way that they operate. They are accountable to their residents so you should expect to be given information about their activities, what they are doing or the local community and how well it is performing. RSL’s offer not only general needs housing, some also specialise in housing for people with Support Needs e.g.:
Single Homeless Families Fleeing Violence People with Mental Health Difficulties Slide Show by Andy Evans
Private Landlords The private sector covers every type of accommodation. There are currently schemes agreed between landlords to share information, also approved lists of accommodation providers where health and safety issues have been checked out. Most Private Landlords require a bond, references and a months rent before releasing a property.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Hostels
Hostels offer support to help people establish themselves back into the community. Each local authority has a Supporting People Team who commission the services of local housing providers to deliver Housing Related Support to vulnerable people. Support is provided in a planned way hopefully to ensure successful move–on to independent living.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Tenancy Support
This is a situation where people living in Independent Accommodation and a support worker visits to help with any difficulties. The support worker can help people in managing finances and developing the kills to live alone in the community.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Difficulties in Getting Accommodation Offending History Rent Arrears Substance or Alcohol Use Management Problems Benefit Problems
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002
Whilst there are still conditions to a Local Authority offering accommodation – No-one can be turned down simply because they are an offender. Blanket exclusions are no longer legal.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 The Local Authority has to go through a number of stages If you present as homeless they are obliged to complete an assessment and to provide a written answer with a decision. You are Homeless if: You have no accommodation for your occupation and if you do have accommodation but are likely to be given a date to leave or that you are being evicted.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 The Local Authority needs to decide whether you are a priority. The law sees a number of groups as priorities including; People who are vulnerable as a result of violence or threats of violence. People who are vulnerable as a result of a prison background. People who are vulnerable as a result of mental illness, disability, old age, pregnancy or other special reason. People who are homeless as a result of disaster such as fire or flood.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 Even if you are seen as a priority the Local Authority can still refuse if they can show that; The person behaved in such a way that a judge would grant a possession order. And that the behaviour is likely to still apply at the time of the application. For example, if a tenancy broke down because of previous drug use, you had been in prison and continued to test clean and show a willingness to stay off drugs – the reason for the previous eviction would not apply.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Has anyone had problems with any of the following during a previous Tenancy? Debt / Rent Arrears / Benefit Problems Drug / Alcohol Problems
Neighbour Disputes
Family Problems
Slide Show by Andy Evans
If any problems begin to affect your ability to pay your rent speak to your Landlord / Housing Officer as soon as possible. They are there to help you and will be able to support and advise on the most appropriate course of action.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
This may involve making arrangements to pay off any arrears at a rate you can afford or possibly working alongside support agencies to ensure you maintain your tenancy. The Housing Officer can begin investigations if you are having difficulties e.g. harassment from neighbours or perhaps the accommodation is not appropriate for your needs.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where to look for a Home Normally you would apply to the local authority where you have a local connection. This would usually mean; Have been a resident there now or in the past. Employed in the area.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Tenancy Awareness Programme Outline of the Programme The Programme has been developed to raise awareness of how to obtain and keep a home after leaving the Approved Premise. All of us are different and have different ways of handling problems and the sessions recognise this and will often leave you to work out the best answer for you
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Group Rules and Contract
Confidentiality within the room Attend on time Contribute Listen to others Respect No Mobile Phones No “Ism’s” Slide Show by Andy Evans
In today's session we will look at what it is you want in terms of accommodation and how you go about finding a home.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where do you think you will be living when you leave the Approved Premise?
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where would you like to be living when you leave the Approved Premise?
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Finding a Home Has anyone done anything about finding a home during their time at the Approved Premise? Organisations who can provide Support / Housing Approved Premises Probation Local Authority Private Landlords Hostels Supported Tenancies Slide Show by Andy Evans
Local Authorities All Local Authorities provide housing and services for homeless people in one form or another. Local Authorities have a duty to house genuine homeless people and under the Homelessness Act of 2002 they are expected to consider people with a prison background and are vulnerable as priority needed.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Registered Social Landlords – Housing Associations.
RSL’s are organisations which exist to acquire properties to rent out. They are registered with the local authority and must comply with the housing laws. They must provide good quality services and offer a high standard of customer care. Slide Show by Andy Evans
Registered Social Landlords – Housing Associations. RSL’s are also expected to be open, honest and transparent in the way that they operate. They are accountable to their residents so you should expect to be given information about their activities, what they are doing or the local community and how well it is performing. RSL’s offer not only general needs housing, some also specialise in housing for people with Support Needs e.g.:
Single Homeless Families Fleeing Violence People with Mental Health Difficulties Slide Show by Andy Evans
Private Landlords The private sector covers every type of accommodation. There are currently schemes agreed between landlords to share information, also approved lists of accommodation providers where health and safety issues have been checked out. Most Private Landlords require a bond, references and a months rent before releasing a property.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Hostels
Hostels offer support to help people establish themselves back into the community. Each local authority has a Supporting People Team who commission the services of local housing providers to deliver Housing Related Support to vulnerable people. Support is provided in a planned way hopefully to ensure successful move–on to independent living.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Tenancy Support
This is a situation where people living in Independent Accommodation and a support worker visits to help with any difficulties. The support worker can help people in managing finances and developing the kills to live alone in the community.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Difficulties in Getting Accommodation Offending History Rent Arrears Substance or Alcohol Use Management Problems Benefit Problems
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002
Whilst there are still conditions to a Local Authority offering accommodation – No-one can be turned down simply because they are an offender. Blanket exclusions are no longer legal.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 The Local Authority has to go through a number of stages If you present as homeless they are obliged to complete an assessment and to provide a written answer with a decision. You are Homeless if: You have no accommodation for your occupation and if you do have accommodation but are likely to be given a date to leave or that you are being evicted.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 The Local Authority needs to decide whether you are a priority. The law sees a number of groups as priorities including; People who are vulnerable as a result of violence or threats of violence. People who are vulnerable as a result of a prison background. People who are vulnerable as a result of mental illness, disability, old age, pregnancy or other special reason. People who are homeless as a result of disaster such as fire or flood.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Brief Overview of the Homelessness Act 2002 Even if you are seen as a priority the Local Authority can still refuse if they can show that; The person behaved in such a way that a judge would grant a possession order. And that the behaviour is likely to still apply at the time of the application. For example, if a tenancy broke down because of previous drug use, you had been in prison and continued to test clean and show a willingness to stay off drugs – the reason for the previous eviction would not apply.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Has anyone had problems with any of the following during a previous Tenancy? Debt / Rent Arrears / Benefit Problems Drug / Alcohol Problems
Neighbour Disputes
Family Problems
Slide Show by Andy Evans
If any problems begin to affect your ability to pay your rent speak to your Landlord / Housing Officer as soon as possible. They are there to help you and will be able to support and advise on the most appropriate course of action.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
This may involve making arrangements to pay off any arrears at a rate you can afford or possibly working alongside support agencies to ensure you maintain your tenancy. The Housing Officer can begin investigations if you are having difficulties e.g. harassment from neighbours or perhaps the accommodation is not appropriate for your needs.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Where to look for a Home Normally you would apply to the local authority where you have a local connection. This would usually mean; Have been a resident there now or in the past. Employed in the area.
Slide Show by Andy Evans
Slide Show by Andy Evans
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