Westminster Targets Social Housing Fraud | London News

Westminster Council is teaming up with the government to crack down on illegal social housing subletting via Airbnb, using data-sharing to identify and punish fraudsters—eviction, fines, or jail time ahead for offenders. While Airbnb joins the effort, critics say it sidesteps the bigger issue: housing associations converting and overcharging for social homes. The plan ignores the even larger problem of private landlords renting out properties for over 90 days yearly without permission, a loophole the government plans to tackle with a new property register later this year—but delays in regulation continue to let abuse thrive in neighborhoods like Camden and Westminster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a59c73ec11fd36f