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<p>In cases in which a property owner seeks the return of a property leased to a local
authority, the local authority should endeavour to return the property as soon as
possible, whilst ensuring that the occupant is rehoused in line with any statutory
duties.</p><p>Government supports local authorities to support homeless households
into settled accommodation. We are investing over £1 billion in the Homelessness Prevention
Grant over three years, including a £109 million top-up to the Homelessness Prevention
Grant this year, and additional funding of £120 million to help councils address Ukraine
and homelessness pressures in 2024/25. Further to this, the £1.2 billion Local Authority
Housing Fund includes funding for local authorities to obtain better quality temporary
accommodation which helps alleviate rough sleeping and homelessness.</p>
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