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Allocation Policy
8. The Groups Plus Points System
In selecting tenants, we use a points system based on groups according to the current circumstances of applicants. This is in line with good practice that recommends that an Allocation Policy should address a diverse range of housing need as well as considering applicants’ preferences as far as possible. A points system is an essential tool in a computerised system, which permits the shortlisting of priority applicants.
Each applicant’s circumstances are evaluated by giving points weighting their circumstances according to the degree of housing need placed on their circumstances by our Allocation Policy. We place applicants in six different groups according to their circumstances. These are:-
| Group 1 |
Homeless/Potentially Homeless |
Points |
| Applicants must satisfy one of the following criteria:- |
| a) |
Applicants who have suffered a relationship breakdown who cannot go on living in their present accommodation. |
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| b) |
Applicants who have been issued with a formal Notice to Quit. |
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| c) |
Applicants who are suffering extreme harassment on verification of Police, Social Work Department and present Landlord if appropriate. |
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| d) |
Applicants living in unsuitable sub-standard accommodation i.e. where a property lacks basic amenities such as a kitchen or bathroom. |
20 |
| Group 2 |
Living with Friends/Relatives |
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| a) |
Applicants who are living in severely overcrowded and unsuitable accommodation. Overcrowding is defined as five or more adults (over 16) sharing one kitchen and bathroom. |
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| b) |
Partners who are forced to live apart. |
20 |
| Group 3 |
Tied Accommodation |
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| a) |
Applicants living in tied accommodation who have been given a date to vacate the premises by their employer.
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20 |
| Group 4 |
Medical |
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| a) |
Applicants who require to move due to a serious medical condition which would be significantly alleviated by rehousing, or due to being isolated in their accommodation because of physical disability. |
25 |
| b) |
Applicants who have a medical condition which would be improved by rehousing. |
20 |
| Group 5 |
Temporary Accommodation |
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| a) |
Those referred by specialist agencies from whom the Association accepts nominations. |
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| b) |
Applicants living in a bedsit or hostel. |
20 |
| Group 6 |
Tied Accommodation |
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| a) |
Association Tenants who require to be rehoused due
to overcrowding, medical or social factors. |
20 |
Applicants in each group are given 20 points except for those with serious medical conditions or physical disability who are given 25 points.
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