Identifying Tenancy Fraud

We will investigate any issues relating to fraud and deception conducted by our tenants.

Where a case of suspected tenancy fraud is investigated, the evidence collated will be reviewed to assess whether an allegation of tenancy fraud can be substantiated.

The types of fraud and deception we may investigate include:

• Benefit Fraud – This is where a tenant may continue to claim benefits to which they are not entitled to, such as not declaring a partner or not declaring work.
• Unlawful subletting – this is where a tenant lets out their entire home without the knowledge or permission of their landlord.
• Obtaining housing by deception – this is where a person(s) obtains a tenancy via the local authority or housing association by giving false information in their application for housing, for example not declaring that they are renting another council or housing association property.
• Tenancy succession by deception – this is where a tenant dies and someone who is not eligible tries to succeed the tenancy.

We are also required to pass on details of any potential fraud or deception to our partners including the Police and Local Authority.