Glossary of terms
Choice Based Lettings
The system for registering applications and advertising properties.
Advocate
Someone who an applicant has given permission to act on their behalf to deal with their housing application e.g. Support worker, family member.
Applicant
A person who applies for housing on the lettings scheme.
Band
The system used for giving priority for housing.
Bidding
An applicant expressing an interest in an advertised home.
Effective Date
The date when an applicant was awarded a priority band.
Housing Register
A single list of all the applicants who have registered for rehousing.
Local Connection
Connections to a local authority area because of residency, employment or close family.
Nominate
This agreement details how the local authority and registered providers will co-operate and work in partnership via a Nomination Agreement to help people in housing need and to prevent homelessness.
Non-qualifying
Someone who is not allowed to register with the scheme due to their behaviour or the behaviour of a member of their household.
Reasonable Preference
The phrase used in the Housing Act to describe those types of housing need that should be given priority in a local authority’s allocations policy.
Registration Date
The date the application is received.
Registered Provider
A housing association or housing company registered with the Regulator of Social Housing.