Homelessness

Homelessness is a situation in which a person does not have a permanent place of residence. This is distinguished from nomadic cultures in which that condition is considered normal. The problem of homelessness is most prevalent in the poor sections of large cities and suburbs.

Causes of homelessness

In the United Kingdom, the three leading stated reasons homeless people give for losing their previous accommodation, according to government surveys, are:

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• Parents, relatives or friends not being able or willing to provide accommodation;
• Relationship breakdown;
• End of assured shorthold tenancy.