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If you are already homeless or we cannot
help you to keep your home we will begin a homeless
investigation.
During a homeless investigation we will consider whether
you are intentionally homeless.
We will not have a duty to provide permanent housing if
you cease to occupy or are forced to leave accommodation as a
consequence of a deliberate act or omission by yourself where this
accommodation would otherwise have been available for
you.
For example, if you have become homeless because you did not pay
your rent or mortgage and you could afford to do so.
This means that you have done something deliberately that causes
you to be homeless and therefore you could be considered
intentionally homeless.
If you are found to be intentionally homeless we will not accept
a duty to house you permanently even if you have children.
We can only help for a short while and offer advice on how you
can find your own accommodation.
For further information download our
Homeless in North Somerset booklet.
Alternatively, for further information please contact our
Housing Advice Team on 0134 426
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