A government that “wants the benefits but ignores the
problems” must to do more to tackle a rise in illegal sub-letting says the residential
landlords association (RLA) in response to ONS figures showing illegal
subletting costs the London Borough of Tower Hamlets alone an estimated £13
million a year. Councils have long been trying to crack down on the
problem, but the trends are travelling in the other direction propelled, says
Mr Smith, by an “inconsistent message” from government. Illegal subletting can
be prosecuted under criminal law if the tenancy is with a local authority and
is a secure tenancy - this can also be a flexible tenancy in England. Read more
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