Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Forum Comes Together To Battle Tenancy Fraud

A new forum has been established to fight social housing tenancy fraud in Somerset. With over 16,000 people on the housing register in the region, those falsely claiming a property or renting it unlawfully are making it even harder for families in need to find a home. The Somerset Tenancy Fraud Forum will meet on a quarterly basis to discuss case studies, best practice, understand new legislation and initiatives, and support one another. It is hoped the public will now get behind a campaign launched by the forum, and understand the importance in working together to combat fraud, which costs every adult in the UK £1,460 a year. Read more on 24dash.

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