Mother fears homelessness after rejecting property ‘not fit for a dog’

A mother who has spent almost a year in emergency accommodation with her two daughters fears being made homeless tomorrow after refusing a local authority offer of a tiny basement flat described by campaigners as “not fit for a dog”.

Mother fears homelessness after rejecting property ‘not fit for a dog’

A mother who has spent almost a year in emergency accommodation with her two daughters fears being made homeless tomorrow after refusing a local authority offer of a tiny basement flat described by campaigners as “not fit for a dog”.

The case prompted calls last night for a complete overhaul of the housing assistance payment (HAP) property inspection regime.

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