Report housing fraud

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

What counts as housing fraud

There are 4 main areas of housing fraud:

  • unlawfully subletting
  • obtaining a property by deception
  • claiming a property illegally following the death of a tenant
  • applying to buy your home dishonestly

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

What you need to tell us

You'll need to tell us:

  • your own address and contact details
  • what type of fraud you suspect and how long you think it has been going on for
  • the name of the tenants, if known
  • the address of the property
  • a description of the tenants and their vehicle if they have one

Any details provided will be treated in the strictest confidence and your identity will be protected. You can report the suspected fraud anonymously, but please give us as much information as possible to help our investigations.

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Report housing fraud by email or phone

Anti-fraud housing team