Register for HomeChoice online
I/We confirm that the details in the attached HomeChoice form are true. I/We will tell you about any changes in my/our circumstances. I/We understand that any false or misleading statement or withholding any relevant information, now or in the future, may result in my application being cancelled or any tenancy granted to me ending, or may lead to a prosecution for criminal offences. I/We understand that it is an offence under Section 171 of Part 6 of The Housing Act 1996 to give false statements, withhold information or fail to disclose a change of circumstances in relation to any application processed by Warwick District Council. A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine of up to £5,000.
Why do we collect this information?
We need the personal information you supply so that we can check if you are eligible to be housed. HomeChoice is a partnership between Warwick District Council and Registered Providers (Housing Associations) who work together for the purpose of prioritising the allocation of social housing. The legal basis for processing your information is under the Councils public duties as set out in part 6 and part 7 of the Housing Act 1996, as amended.
What information is collected?
- Name
- Address
- Household details
- Financial circumstances
- Employment details
- Housing circumstances
- Health details
Who has access to the information?
The information you provide will be accessible by Local Authority staff working in the Housing Advice and Allocations Teams. It is shared with other social housing landlords so they can allocate their properties appropriately. The information may also be shared with other organisations for example; other Local Authority departments, medical practitioners and advisers, Government Departments and Agencies.
How long is the information kept?
The information will be kept electronically for six years after the date of our last contact with you. Further details on your statutory rights, and other privacy information can be found on our website at: - https://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/privacy
I authorise Warwick District Council Housing Advice and Allocations Team to make enquiries regarding my housing issues in order to process my application. I give consent for Warwick District Council to share any information or data relating to this HomeChoice application to the third parties mentioned above and authorise those third parties to provide information (including sensitive information) to authorisation (consent) is being given by myself on behalf of all relevant members of my household.