Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud |
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| Author:
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Lane, Andrew |
| Series title: | Cornerstone On... Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5265-1698-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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| Imprint: | Bloomsbury Professional |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $240.00AUD $218.18 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionIn 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 2018For 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.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Local Government Law and Property and Land Law online services.