Last amended by Renters’ Rights Act 2025 in 2025. 1 recorded amendment effect (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
Independent editorial summary — not the official statute text. Read the official version on legislation.gov.uk.
Summary
Significantly reformed homelessness legislation by introducing new duties to prevent and relieve homelessness, extending the period of threatened homelessness from 28 to 56 days, and requiring local authorities to assess and develop personalised housing plans.
Key Points
- Prevention duty for all eligible persons threatened with homelessness within 56 days
- Relief duty for all eligible homeless persons regardless of priority need
- Personalised housing plans
- Duty to refer from other public authorities
Parts & Sections
Amendments History
2017 — The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 (Commencement and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations 2018
17 commencement (coming-into-force) effects (legislation.gov.uk changes data).
2025 — Renters’ Rights Act 2025
1 recorded amendment effect (legislation.gov.uk changes data).