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Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud
Contributor(s): Barristers, Cornerstone (Author), Lane, Andrew (Author)

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ISBN: 1526516985     ISBN-13: 9781526516985
Publisher: Tottel Publishing
OUR PRICE: $166.25  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: July 2021
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BISAC Categories:
- Law | Housing & Urban Development
- Law | Criminal Law - General
Physical Information: 1.5" H x 6.2" W x 9.8" L (2.40 lbs) 672 pages
 
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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.

 
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