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Tenancy Fraud

Tenancy Fraud. Kent Forum Launch 19 th June 2017 Katrina Robinson MBE – Optivo Chair of the Tenancy Fraud Forum. What is Tenancy Fraud?. Subletting (even if to a family member) Abandonment False succession claims Misrepresentation Key selling Right to Buy/Acquire Shared ownership.

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Tenancy Fraud

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  1. Tenancy Fraud Kent Forum Launch 19th June 2017 Katrina Robinson MBE – Optivo Chair of the Tenancy Fraud Forum

  2. What is Tenancy Fraud? Subletting (even if to a family member) Abandonment False succession claims Misrepresentation Key selling Right to Buy/Acquire Shared ownership

  3. The Cost of Fraud Building costs for development - £150k per property Temporary accommodation costs Affordable Tenancies Social impact issues Related criminal activities and benefit fraud Complaints Governance

  4. Good for the Fraudster Tax free profits of up to £20,000 pa Free repairs and reinvestment Free gas servicing Little or no investigation into the fraud Little or no chance of being arrested or charged/convicted

  5. Social Reasons to Tackle It Long wait for transfers/mutual exchange Lack of community Overcrowding creates disrepair Social landlords are not a high interest savings bank We can’t turn a blind eye to criminal offences in our properties Unlawful Profit Orders - £ can be used to better the lives of tenants

  6. Issues for the Sector Conflicting priorities for Housing Officers Knowledge and skill Funding Not considered an issue in area Tenancy fraud seen to be acceptable Data protection Intention to Return

  7. What is TFF? Established in April 2012 Over 800 individual members Membership is free Shared knowledge and joint working dramatically increases success rates.

  8. Partnership Working Established Regional TFF Groups Housing Associations and local authorities Data sharing Expert speakers at regional meetings Training opportunities Document pro-formas

  9. Conference Thursday, 26th October - £99! London Borough of Camden Contact us at: info@tenancyfraudforum.org.uk

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