Homelessness and Allocations

The definitive guide on homelessness, having first published over 40 years ago. It provides clear and concise advice on the rights of the homeless, and the duties of local governments.

"This is the book on the law relating to homelessness." The Law Society Gazette*

"An indispensable commentary on and guide to a complex and fast-moving area of the law: a must-have for academics, specialist practitioners and busy local government officers alike." Solicitors Journal*

For over 40 years, Homelessness and Allocations has been providing advice on the rights of the homeless and the duties of local government. The 13th edition includes updates on:

- More than 50 new cases – including R (Imam) v Croydon LBC; R (Jaberi) v Westminster CC; Zaman v Waltham Forest LBC; Uduezue v Bexley LBC; and R (Campbell) v Ealing LBC

- Amendments to the Housing Act 1996, Pts 6 and 7, including by the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023

- Welsh statutory changes

Written by two leading experts in the field, this text is the definitive guide on homelessness for housing lawyers and advisers, local authorities, housing and homelessness officers and housing associations.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law online service.

*Review of a previous edition.