Accessing and sustaining social tenancies: exploring barriers to homelessness prevention
Sep 2016
Summary:
The prevention of homelessness has never been more important in Wales. Since the introduction of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, no other nation, globally, has placed homelessness prevention on such a strong statutory footing.
Following the recommendations of the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee, we explored the accessibility and sustainability of social housing and examined the impact of eviction from council and Registered Social Landlord (RSL) housing. The ultimate aim of our research is to prevent homelessness and promote good practice among social landlords by highlighting potential barriers to the prevention of eviction and by proposing solutions.
Research Area: Homelessness, Renting, Social housing, Tenancies
Supported/funded by: OAK Foundation
Type of publication: Report
Keywords: Evictions, rent arrears, social housing, Tenancies, tenancy advice
