Security of accommodation

We will give you points for one of the following if you live in a home that is not permanent or if you are an assured social tenant who requires a move.

• If you are housed as homeless in shared facilities accommodation (hostel or women’s aid) with a duty to provide accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, Section 193. An additional 10 points will be awarded to the application each month, if after 3 months from the date of decision, a property has not been bid for successfully under CBL up to a maximum of 30 additional points.
Points given - 60 - 90

• If you are housed as homeless in self contained accommodation with a duty to provide accommodation under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, Section 193
Points given – 40

• If you are likely to lose accommodation from a Notice or Order in 2 months
Points given - 25

• If you are likely to lose accommodation in 1 year
Points given – 10

• If you are an assured tenants of an East Herts social tenancy who will vacate their existing home to transfer to another social tenancy. (These points are awarded one year after the tenancy start date whether it is an introductory or assured tenancy).
Points given - 20

• If you are an applicant who is subject to a Demolition or Closing Order or possession under the Rent (Agricultural) Act 1976.
Points given – 200