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Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud, 2nd Edition

Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud, 2nd Edition

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  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Professional (formerly Tottel Publishing)
  • ISBN: 9781526516985
  • Published In: July 2021
  • Format: Paperback , 672 pages
  • Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
    Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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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.

  • Chapter 1: Fraud in the Social Housing Sector
    Chapter 2: Possession Action in the County Court
    Chapter 3: Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013 (PSHF)
    Chapter 4: PSHF – sub-letting/parting with possession definitions
    Chapter 5: Investigation Powers
    Chapter 6: PSHF – Criminal offences and Procedure
    Chapter 7: PSHF – Civil remedies
    Chapter 8: Fraud Act 2006

    Appendices
    Appendix A: Primary legislation
    Appendix B: Secondary legislation
    Appendix C: Templates –
    Particulars of Claim (County Court), Complaint (Magistrates' Court), Notice to Quit, Notice seeking Possession
    Appendix D: Landlord Checklist

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