During a tenancy
Broadly speaking, a tenant is free to do what they want within the area that is leased to them, as long as they comply with their obligations in the tenancy agreement
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Broadly speaking, a tenant is free to do what they want within the area that is leased to them, as long as they comply with their obligations in the tenancy agreement
If a person is already homeless, but does not have a local connection in the area where the homeless application is being submitted, that council can refer the applicant to a different council if the person has a local connection to another area; and
the person is not at risk of domestic abuse or violence there.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (the “Act”) aims to protect and empower vulnerable people who may lack the mental capacity to make some decisions. The Act applies to everyone working in health care, social care and other sectors who are involved in the support and treatment of people.
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