Commentary on Sections Part 2 Homelessness Section 91 - Out-of-area placement
175.So far as is reasonably practicable, a local authority must secure or help to secure accommodation for an applicant in its own area. If it secures accommodation in another authority’s area, it must notify that authority in writing. The contents of the notice and when it must be given are set out in subsections (3) and (4) respectively.