The applicant had committed certain acts of theft. She later moved house, but was then convicted and imprisoned. She lost her house whilst in prison, and sought assistance as a homeless person. The authority deemed her to have become intentionally homeless.
Held: The fact of her move was not relevant, and there was no reason practical or in policy why she should not be treated as intentionally homeless.
Citations:
Times 26-Apr-2000
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Housing
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.83737
