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Originally Posted by blazey
I dont think she classes as homeless at the moment with staying at a friends. You have to actually be on the street, or thats what I was told when I went. Think she'd class as being 'temporarily accomodated'. Hence why I suggested that her friend sets an 'eviction' date so they assume she will be made to go onto the streets.
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This is what HBC call homelessness -
Homelessness and Housing Advice - Am I Homeless?
Homelessness and Housing Advice
Am I Homeless?
Many people assume that being homeless means sleeping on the street, but this isn't the case. You are homeless if you have no permanent accommodation of your own, so you could be:
- Sleeping Rough.
- Staying on a friends floor or settee.
- Living in a hostel, bed and breakfast or refuge.
You could also be threatened with homelessness if you have your own home but are at risk of losing it for reasons such as:
- Being asked to leave by your landlord or parents.
- Suffering domestic violence or harrassment.
- Leaving the armed forces, prison or hospital.
- Getting into rent or mortgage arrears.
- Your relationship has broken down.