Housing allocations policy - Offers of accommodation

Just prior to nomination to the respective housing association property the applicant will be informed by the Council. Details of the nominated household are then sent to the housing association.

Although the council will validate all applications at the point of nomination (excluding Right to Rent checks), housing associations may also validate the applicant to satisfy their own Allocations Policy before entering into a contractual agreement (tenancy agreement).

Each housing association property has a series of household compositions that is best matched to the property concerned based on its size, the type of property and facilities contained within. This standard is set by the individual housing association, and the said association will provide this information to the Council when providing the property to the Council for nomination. Of note, where the household composition permits, it is perfectly acceptable to make offers of flats to households with children.

Consideration should be given to extend both the notice period given to accept or reject an offer of accommodation and/or the tenancy commencement date in circumstances where a disabled person(s) requires additional time on account of their personal circumstances. This includes any extra time needed for an Occupational Therapist to make an assessment as required. Of note, whilst the LA can request such an extension of time the final decision to allow for this will be with the Registered Provider.