Tenancy fraud happens when a home is used in a way that breaks the tenancy agreement. This could involve someone living in the home without permission or giving false information to secure a tenancy.
Fraud like this stops people in genuine need from accessing housing. As a social landlord, we make sure our homes are used as they should be, supporting individuals and families in need.
Key Indicators of Tenancy Fraud:
- Unfamiliar faces: Strangers regularly visiting or living at the property.
- Short-term rentals: Frequent changes in occupants or signs of short-term rental activity.
- Property neglect: Signs of neglect or lack of maintenance, such as overgrown gardens or a build-up of post.
- Advertising: The property being advertised for rent illegally.
- Inconsistencies in data: Discrepancies between a tenant's housing record and other records, such as electoral rolls or credit reports.