Limited Housing Options 1 2 3
Define Issue
Diagnostic
Action
Start
Establish that the individual would like/need to leave their current home
Establish current housing circumstances:
  • Current Address
  • Current tenure
  • Landlord if applicable
  • Family Composition
  • Any health issues
  • Employment status
  • Outstanding Repairs
  • Safety issues
  • Currently in Mortgage/Rent/Council Tax Arrears
  • Harassment/DA History of ASB at address
Is your current accommodation unsuitable
Establish why unsuitable e.g.
  • Economic Reasons: New job/Nearer Work
  • Change in Household Composition
  • Health Reasons: Illness, Disability, Nearer Family, support network
  • Social Reasons: Nearer Family/Friends, Breakdown in relationship
  • Harassment/Violence
  • Overcrowding/Under-Occupancy
  • Affordability/Financial Reasons
  • Property Condition
  • Neighbourhood/Location
Would you like help to stay in your current accommodation?
Would you like help to stay in your current accommodation?
If a clear history of action by landlord is evident, the person may be at significant risk of losing their home even if the current arrear/issue is minor. Immediate referral may be necessary
Yes
Yes
No
No