MPs Pass Social Housing Fraud Bill

MPs have passed a bill outlawing the illegal sub-letting of social housing properties.  The private member’s bill, proposed by Conservative MP Richard Harrington, received cross-party support during its third reading in the House of Commons.  The Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Bill will mean tenants that illegally sub-let their properties could face up to two years’ imprisonment as well as a possibly unlimited fine. At present sub-letting is a civil offence, meaning it cannot attract a custodial sentence on its own. Read more on Inside Housing.