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Intentionally homeless

You are intentionally homeless if you lose your home because of something that you deliberately do or fail to do. Explains what to do if the council decides that you are intentionally homeless. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/intentionally_homeles…
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Emergency housing from the council

Information about when the council must help you with emergency housing if you're homeless and don't have anywhere to stay.(Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/emergency_housing_fro…
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Challenge a homeless application decision

If you disagree with the council's decision about your homeless application you should challenge it by asking for a review.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/homeless-help/homelessness/challenging…
Citizens Advice
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Ask for a review of a homeless decision

Explains when and how you may be able to challenge the council's decision about your homelessness situation. (Content applies to England only.)

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness/review_decision
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