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Notifying another local authority (the 'receiving' authority) that the section 198 local connection referral conditions are met (referral request)

Use this letter template to:

  • notify another local authority that you consider the local connection referral conditions are met in respect of an applicant who has applied to your council as homeless, and
  • request that they confirm whether they agree that the referral conditions are met.

The letter includes alternative paragraphs depending whether:

  • the relief duty would otherwise be owed, or
  • the main housing duty would otherwise be owed.

Note: this template should be used in conjunction with the standard referral request form contained in the Local Authorities' Agreement ("Procedures for Referrals of Homeless Applicants to Another Local Authority").

Country England

User Social Landlord or Local Authority

Subject Homelessness

Document Type Letter

Notifying another local authority (the 'receiving' authority) that the section 198 local connection referral conditions are met (referral request)
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Updated
20.01.2019

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