Report housing fraud

Let us know if you think someone is committing housing fraud in Brighton & Hove

What counts as housing fraud

Housing fraud includes:

  • not telling the truth when applying for a property, for example saying you have children when you don't
  • subletting a property without permission
  • living in a property after someone has died without the right to do so

Anyone caught committing housing fraud is likely to lose their tenancy and may be fined or sent to prison.

Report housing fraud

You can report housing fraud online.

If you can't get online, you can call us on 01273 291 700.

We'll keep your identity private when you give us any details about suspected housing fraud.