Challenging the council on your homeless decision
You have the right to review most decisions that the council makes on your homeless application. If the council do not change an unfair decision you can complain or you could take legal action.
Requesting a review of a homeless decision
Call our helpline if the council will not help you
Freephone Shelter Scotland on 0808 800 4444
Open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Closed on bank holidays
Last updated: 15 March 2023
Housing laws differ between Scotland and England.
This content applies to Scotland only.
Get homeless help from the council
The council must help if you are homeless or likely to become homeless in the next two months.
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