Description

In response to social housing fraud, the Government introduced the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, which made sub-letting and parting with possession of social lets a specific criminal offence and granted local authorities the power to prosecute those who had acted in such a manner. Not only can offenders be jailed, but they can also be fined and ordered to pay an unlawful profit order, thus opening up a revenue opportunity to cash-strapped social landlords.

Social housing fraud is an important and high profile issue. This title provides a thorough overview of this regime and how local authorities can maximise their chances of recovering possession of properties affected by fraud, obtaining 'compensation' and securing a conviction, including techniques for effective evidence gathering.

Topics covered, include:

- Possession action in the county court
- Sub-letting/parting with possession
- Investigation powers
- Criminal offences and procedure
- Civil remedies
- GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

For ease of reference, relevant primary and secondary legislation has been included within the appendices, which also includes templates for: Particulars of Claim (county court), Complaint (magistrates' court) Notice to Quit and Notice Seeking Possession. There is also a useful landlord checklist, to ensure nothing has been overlooked during what can be a complex process.

This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law and Property and Land Law online services.

Table of Contents

1. FRAUD IN THE SOCIAL HOUSING SECTOR
2. TENANCY PROCURED BY FALSE STATEMENT
3. MISUSE OF PROPERTY
4. ONLY OR PRINCIPAL HOME/SUCCESSION
5. CIVIL FINANCIAL REMEDIES
6. INVESTIGATION AND EVIDENCE
7. CRIMINAL SANCTIONS
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Statutes
Appendix B – Secondary Legislation
Appendix C – Civil Procedure Rule and Guidance
Appendix D – Landlord checklist

Product details

Published 22 Jun 2021
Format Paperback
Edition 2nd
Extent 672
ISBN 9781526516985
Imprint Bloomsbury Professional
Dimensions 248 x 156 mm
Series Cornerstone on...
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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