It might be the most visible aspect of homelessness, but rough sleeping is just part of the story. Though some of the young people we help at Herts Young Homeless may have had to sleep on the streets at some point, there are many other situations where they can find themselves without a permanent, secure roof over their heads. Homeless can also be defined as living in unsuitable, unsafe or overcrowded accommodation.
Many of the young people who come to us have been staying with friends or relatives on a temporary basis, or ‘sofa-surfing’. They don’t have the security of knowing that they have permanent home to go to, and eventually with all their options exhausted, they have no-one left to turn to.
Many are living in emergency temporary solutions such as bed and breakfast accommodation or night shelters. These are only short term options often with no guarantee of a bed for a second night.
Many people are at significant risk of a homelessness situation occurring through losing their accommodation. This can be for a number of different reasons such as rent arrears, illness or unemployment. Some are still living with family or friends but they are vulnerable due to on-going issues within their families which may ultimately result in them becoming homeless.
Statutory homelessness
To get help from their local authorities, young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless have to be classed as ‘statutory homeless’. This is involves a complicated process which requires that five specific conditions are met. Our trained staff offer help and advice on eligibility and how to approach the local authorities.
Local Housing Authorities have their own guidelines on categorising people as ‘statutory homeless’. This detailed and complex guidance is based on the 1996 Housing Act. Generally, however, you are deemed to be ‘statutory homeless’ if you are currently homeless or you are a risk of becoming homeless within 28 days. Other reasons can include:
You are staying with family or friends on a temporary basis
You are staying in certain types of hostels
You are in emergency accommodation such as bed & breakfast
You live in very overcrowded conditions
You are at risk of violence or abuse within your home
Your living conditions are inadequate which is affecting your health
You do not have a legal right to stay in your accommodation
You cannot afford to stay in your current property without depriving yourself of basic essentials
You are forced to live apart from your family or someone you would normally live with.
Even if you are considered to be ‘statutory homeless’, this does not automatically mean that a statutory agency or accommodation provider will have a duty to house you. Each agency has their own guidance to determine if you meet their criteria. To make this decision they will be taking into account a vast range of information concerning your personal situation.
It might be the most visible aspect of homelessness, but rough sleeping is just part of the story. Though some of the young people we help at Herts Young Homeless may have had to sleep on the streets at some point, there are many other situations where they can find themselves without a permanent, secure roof over their heads. Homeless can also be defined as living in unsuitable, unsafe or overcrowded accommodation.
Many of the young people who come to us have been staying with friends or relatives on a temporary basis, or ‘sofa-surfing’. They don’t have the security of knowing that they have permanent home to go to, and eventually with all their options exhausted, they have no-one left to turn to.
Many are living in emergency temporary solutions such as bed and breakfast accommodation or night shelters. These are only short term options often with no guarantee of a bed for a second night.
Many people are at significant risk of a homelessness situation occurring through losing their accommodation. This can be for a number of different reasons such as rent arrears, illness or unemployment. Some are still living with family or friends but they are vulnerable due to on-going issues within their families which may ultimately result in them becoming homeless.
Statutory homelessness
To get help from their local authorities, young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless have to be classed as ‘statutory homeless’. This is involves a complicated process which requires that five specific conditions are met. Our trained staff offer help and advice on eligibility and how to approach the local authorities.
Local Housing Authorities have their own guidelines on categorising people as ‘statutory homeless’. This detailed and complex guidance is based on the 1996 Housing Act. Generally, however, you are deemed to be ‘statutory homeless’ if you are currently homeless or you are a risk of becoming homeless within 28 days. Other reasons can include:
You are staying with family or friends on a temporary basis
You are staying in certain types of hostels
You are in emergency accommodation such as bed & breakfast
You live in very overcrowded conditions
You are at risk of violence or abuse within your home
Your living conditions are inadequate which is affecting your health
You do not have a legal right to stay in your accommodation
You cannot afford to stay in your current property without depriving yourself of basic essentials
You are forced to live apart from your family or someone you would normally live with.
Even if you are considered to be ‘statutory homeless’, this does not automatically mean that a statutory agency or accommodation provider will have a duty to house you. Each agency has their own guidance to determine if you meet their criteria. To make this decision they will be taking into account a vast range of information concerning your personal situation.
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