Shelter Law
/ˈʃɛltər lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal framework that governs the provision or access to shelter, often related to housing rights, emergency accommodation, and protection from eviction.
The shelter law ensured that homeless individuals received temporary housing during winter.
Forms
- shelter law
- shelter laws
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Commentary
Shelter laws are often state-specific and pertain to social welfare and housing security; drafting should consider local jurisdictional variations.
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