Help Desk Questions. Answered.

Practical answers to a selection of recently asked questions.
Supported Living and Specialised Supported Housing.

• As landlord, what should I be looking for in an SSH lease?
• Can I claim exemption for affordable homes obligations for my supported living planning application?
• How do I find the most suitable care provider for my SSH service?
• I have a property currently configured as an HMO. Could it be used for specialised supported housing?
• In supported living services can the care operator also own the property?
• Should my supported living scheme be planning Use Class C2 or C3?
• We want to create a new supported living service in Wales. How will it differ from England?
• What is my fall back if I purchase a property for SSH and it doesn’t go ahead?
• What is the process for agreeing exempt rent levels for SSH tenants?
• Why do I need to speak to the council before developing a new supported living service?
• Why does my local council prefer supported living to residential care?