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If you would like to give your permission to a relative or support worker or agency to be able to bid for homes on your behalf, you will need to complete the Advocate consent form. This form can be downloaded from the website or is available at your local housing office or One Stop Centre. Once you have completed the form please return it to any One-Stop centre or housing office.

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We consider people by priority first for the majority of property offers. When you register with Leeds Homes they will assess your housing needs and your application will be placed in one of the following bands:

band A - households who have a very urgent need to be rehoused
band B - households who have a moderately urgent need to be rehoused
band C – all other households including those with a low or no housing need

When deciding which band you should be in they will investigate your medical needs, housing conditions, whether you are homeless or any other reason that you need to be rehoused.  You will then be told which band your application is in.

How long will I remain in Band A or Band B?
You will remain in Band A or Band B for 120 days.  We will write to you to let you know when your priority is due to expire.

Can my priority award be extended?
Yes, extension requests should be made to the local Housing Office where your registration form is held. All extension requests are considered on an individual basis.  For more information visit your local Housing Office

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If you decide to take the home, we will explain the tenancy conditions to you and ask you to sign an agreement accepting them. This will include paying your rent regularly, keeping your property in good condition and not causing a nuisance or danger to other people.

Before you move into your new home we will make sure it is safe, secure and that services are working. Our priority is to provide you with a safe living environment.

Once you have signed the tenancy agreement, we will cancel your housing registration. You can if you wish register a new application should you wish to move again in the future

You can refuse the property if it is not suitable. Simply tell the housing office straight away. They will withdraw the offer and you can carry on bidding for other properties.

However, if you have a priority, you may lose your priority award if the offer of property was suitable for you.  This will be discussed with you during or after the viewing. If you are unsure, simply ask your housing office for advice, or whoever awarded you the priority.

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If you have nowhere to live, or you are likely to become homeless, Leeds Housing Options can help you.

They can

• help prevent you from becoming homeless
• help you find a new home and offer you support if required
• help to prevent you losing your home
  
  They will do what they can to help you sort out issues that may prevent you from staying in your home. Their top priority is to help you make the right choice about where you want to live. They know that every situation is different so will listen to what you tell them and make sure they help you find the right option for you.
  
  They will always try to help you to stay in your home. Their advisors can help you to resolve any issues or problems you are having.  If this is not possible or appropriate, they will help you to move-on to alternative accommodation in a planned way.
  
  Contact Details
  Leeds Housing Options, 1st Floor, 2 Great George Street, Leeds, LS2 8BA
  
  Telephone: 0113 222 4412
  Minicom:   0113 247 6078

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If you are interested in renting a property you can bid for up to three homes a week by:

• On the Leeds Homes website
• At any One Stop Centre, Housing Office or Housing Association Office
• Telephone on (0113) 222 4413 (between 8.30am – 5pm Wednesday – Monday)
• Text your bid to 60066
• By minicom (0113) 222 4410
  

The deadline for bidding by text is 1pm each Monday (except certain bank holiday periods).

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