Hi Spring Bunny
You can always put covers over items you don't want people to see, if anyone asks what the covers are for, answer to keep the dust off but I doubt they will ask. Remember the assessment is all about your husband. I do not think they will be interested in your social housing application although it will do you no harm to mention it, if they let you.
Gary
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