Commentary on Sections Part 2 - Occupation contracts and Landlords Schedule 2 - Exceptions to section 7 Paragraph 10
47.Direct access accommodation is accommodation provided by a community landlord or a charity registered with the Charity Commission (under the Charities Act 2011), which is provided on a very short-term basis (24 hours or less) to people who satisfy criteria set by the landlord (which will generally require the person to have an immediate need for accommodation).