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  • Every House Matters: A new approach to tackling social housing tenancy fraud - screening

    Topics:
    • Housing, 
    • DfC corporate, 
    • DfC Equality and Section 75

    Date published: 29 June 2026

    The Department for Communities is undertaking a review of social housing tenancy fraud to ensure that social housing stock is protected and allocated fairly to those in genuine need. Current legislation is not considered robust enough to address the range and scale of tenancy fraud activities, such as unlawful subletting, false applications, and non-occupation.

    Existing/Revised/New: New
    Date of Screening: 29/06/2026
    Screening Outcome - Full EQIA recommended: No

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