Report Tenancy Fraud
If you suspect that fraud has been committed in relation to a Thanet District Council tenancy, please report it via our online form.
Report Tenancy Fraud
Use this page to securely report suspected tenancy fraud in a Thanet District Council property
Reports are confidential and you can choose not to share your personal details.
Thanet District Council can only investigate council tenancies within the Thanet district. We cannot investigate private sector tenants. If you think benefit fraud is being committed at a private residence, please report this via gov.uk/report-benefit-fraud.
We work with a third party which investigates cases of suspected tenancy fraud on our behalf.
In 2024/25, our Housing Officers referred ten cases of suspected tenancy fraud. This was where there was suspected subletting or non-occupation. In total, we received 63 reports of potential tenancy fraud in 2024/25.
We reviewed all the cases and referred 16 for formal investigation.
Tenancy fraud is notoriously difficult to prove. It relies on gathering robust evidence, which can take time and may not always lead to enforcement action.
Of the 16 cases investigated this year, one was substantiated and resulted in action being taken.
Preventing and tackling tenancy fraud remains a priority. It protects valuable social housing for those who need it most.
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In 2025/26 we investigated 19 reports of tenancy fraud (comprising 6 possible subletting, 10 non-occupation, 2 benefit fraud, and 1 succession), our Housing Officers referred 15 cases of suspected tenancy fraud to Ashford Borough Council.
One case was carried over from 2024/25 and three cases have been carried forward to 2026/27.
We carried out three interviews under caution.
There were two cases of confirmed fraud (one tenant terminated their tenancy and one tenancy was served Notice to seek possession of the property).
Tenancy fraud is notoriously difficult to prove. It relies on gathering robust evidence, which can take time and may not always lead to enforcement action.
Preventing and tackling tenancy fraud remains a priority. It protects valuable social housing for those who need it most.
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