1. Tenancy Fraud Kent Forum Launch 19th June 2017
Katrina Robinson MBE – Optivo
Chair of the Tenancy Fraud Forum

2. What is Tenancy Fraud? Subletting (even if to a family member)
Abandonment
False succession claims
Misrepresentation
Key selling
Right to Buy/Acquire
Shared ownership

4. The Cost of Fraud Building costs for development - £150k per property
Temporary accommodation costs
Affordable Tenancies
Social impact issues
Related criminal activities and benefit fraud
Complaints
Governance

5. Good for the Fraudster Tax free profits of up to £20,000 pa
Free repairs and reinvestment
Free gas servicing
Little or no investigation into the fraud
Little or no chance of being arrested or charged/convicted

6. Social Reasons to Tackle It
Long wait for transfers/mutual exchange
Lack of community
Overcrowding creates disrepair
Social landlords are not a high interest savings bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to criminal offences in our properties
Unlawful Profit Orders - £ can be used to better the lives of tenants

7. Issues for the Sector Conflicting priorities for Housing Officers
Knowledge and skill
Funding
Not considered an issue in area
Tenancy fraud seen to be acceptable
Data protection
Intention to Return

8. What is TFF? Established in April 2012 Over 800 individual members
Membership is free
Shared knowledge and joint working dramatically increases success rates.

9. Partnership Working Established Regional TFF Groups
Housing Associations and local authorities
Data sharing
Expert speakers at regional meetings
Training opportunities
Document pro-formas

10. Conference
Thursday, 26th October - £99!
London Borough of Camden
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