If we need to give you a temporary place to stay, only one offer will be made.
This can be:
- a self-contained flat;
- a place in a hostel with some shared facilities;
- bed and breakfast.
If you do not think the offer is suitable, you can ask for a review.
If you refuse the offer, we will have no further duty to you as a homeless person.
If we have:
- a duty to give you a temporary place to live;
- and you later get Band 1 priority for the allocation scheme;
- this will be for a limited time and you will only get one offer of a permanent home.
This can be through the B-with-us scheme or from a Housing Association.
We may also secure an offer of an affordable privately rented tenancy for you.
Young People may be offered a nomination to a Supported Lodgings scheme.
Please note: If you refuse a reasonable offer:
- We will no longer have a duty to you as a homeless person.
- Band 1 priority will be removed from your B-with-us membership.
- You must leave any temporary accommodation.
Paying for temporary accommodation
You will need to pay this.
- How much you pay will depend on where you are staying.
- If you can claim housing allowance, this will help you to pay the rent.
- Housing support staff can help you complete a housing benefit form:
Your furniture and temporary accommodation
- If you are likely to be offered temporary accommodation, try to find somewhere to store your belongings.
- If you cannot find anywhere, we can arrange storage for you.
Please note: There is a charge for this that you must pay, in full. We can arrange with you how much needs to be paid each week.