Housing Fraud

Housing fraud typically involves individuals providing false information to gain access to housing they are not entitled to or subletting properties without permission. This is a common issue for social housing providers and local councils.

Tenant Verification: Checking the legitimacy of tenant documentation, including identity verification and income assessments.
Site Visits: Conducting unannounced property visits to confirm tenancy arrangements and identify illegal subletting.
Data Matching: Cross-referencing tenant information with council tax records, utility bills, and other databases to detect inconsistencies.
Collaboration with Authorities: Working with local councils and housing associations to build strong cases for action.
Tenant Education: Advising on proper use of properties to prevent future misuse.

We have a dedicated Tenancy Enforcement Officer, who specialises in housing fraud and has successfully taken hundreds of cases to Court and recovered properties for private and social landlords.