Supplementary A - London Borough of Hillingdon

♦ Where a recommendation has been received from the police, social services or other
professional agency that a specific type of accommodation or area is needed.
♦ To make a suitable offer of accommodation to a homeless household in order to
fulfil the Council’s obligations under the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the
Homelessness Act 2002).
♦ A direct allocation because the Council agrees that an applicant has previously been
unfairly bypassed for a property.
♦ A direct allocation in exceptional or emergency circumstances for effective
management of social housing stock as determined by the Housing Manager in
conjunction with Hillingdon Homes or a partner housing association
♦ A direct allocation of an applicant’s temporary home into a permanent tenancy
where agreed by both the tenant and the Council
Unreasonable refusal following a direct allocation may result in the discharge of a
homeless duty or a review of the applicant’s priority status to a lower priority.
We will let you know prior to the offer if this applies to you.
23. KEEPING YOUR APPLICATION UP TO DATE
It is important that the information we hold about your application is accurate at all
times. If your circumstances have changed since you first registered you should
request and complete a change of circumstances form. This form is available at the
Civic Centre, Hayes One Stop Shop or any of the Area Housing Offices.
YOU MUST ALWAYS TELL US ABOUT ANY CHANGE IN YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES
AS THIS MAY AFFECT YOUR PRIORITY FOR HOUSING
It is very important that you keep your Housing Officer informed of changes to your
household, medical condition or housing situation. A review could result in a change in
your band, or your eligibility for certain homes if your circumstances change.
If at any time you do not wish your name to remain on the Housing
Register, please tell the Housing Assessment Team at the Civic Centre.
If you move to another address you must complete a new application form.
This is to enable the Council to re-assess your housing need to see whether
your banding will be affected
24. FALSE STATEMENTS
Please note that it is an offence if you knowingly make a false statement or withhold
information which has reasonably been requested. You may be prosecuted if you
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Updated: February 2007