FOI release

Homelessness - storage of possessions

Some or all of the information requested was not provided because we didn't hold it.

Case reference FOI2018/00526

Published 9 November 2018

Request

When a household becomes homeless do you charge them a fee for storing their possessions? If so, can you provide a full breakdown of fees charged for this service to the applicant?

Response

We do not have set charges for storage. Information on available storage solutions in the area are given to any household requiring storage. The homeless household enters/negotiates a contract with the storage company. We will pay a deposit and contribution by paying the first month's rent and insurance for damage or non-payment.

A lot of the time people find what is convenient for them and then ask for our backing. It depends on the company they find.

Households by entering an agreement direct have total control and access to their possessions and security provided.

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