Keywords

Here are all the keywords used on Homeless Pages to help you find publications on particular topics.
  • Click an underlined keyword name in the list below for a definition and some links to further information.
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Relationship breakdown
Many people lose their accommodation when their relationship ends with their spouse or partner. Legislation and case law covers the housing rights that married couples and cohabitants have whether they own or rent their accommodation. Relationship...
Rent arrears
People who get into severe arrears with paying their private sector, local authority or housing association rent risk losing their accommodation. The type of tenancy they have and Security of tenure stipulates the level of rent arrears that become...
Rent Deposit Schemes
For many homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, a significant barrier to accessing private rented accommodation is the rental deposit and/or rent in advance that most private sector landlords require. Landlords usually charge a rent...
Resettlement
Resettlement is the process of helping homeless people successfully make the transition from hostels to living independently in their own accommodation. Some agencies specialise in providing resettlement support which often includes personal and...
Rough sleepers
Sometimes used interchangeably with "rooflessness" or "street homelessness", rough sleeping refers to anybody with literally nowhere to stay and who is sleeping on the streets or elsewhere outside.Since 1990s, the numbers of...
Runaways
This keyword lists publications about young people who run away or who have been thrown out of their homes. As the decision to leave is usually made at the last minute, most runaways are not prepared for dealing with homelessness and are at risk of...
Rural areas
Rural homelessness has received little attention until comparatively recently. Most published information and research has tended to focus on homelessness in urban areas where it tends to be more visible. Because of the shortage of affordable...