Clause 13. Principles to be applied in exercise of discretion

13

Principles to be applied in exercise of discretion

When deciding whether to make a grant under this programme-

(a)

MSD must consider-

(i)

the applicant's ability to meet their immediate emergency housing need from their own resources or from other sources available to the applicant; and

(ii)

whether the emergency housing MSD is considering making a grant for is adequate to meet the immediate emergency housing need of the applicant and the applicant's spouse or partner, and dependent children if they will be staying with the applicant.

(b)

MSD may consider whether the applicant has caused or contributed to their immediate emergency housing need.