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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Social Housing: Sub-letting

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the incidence of fraudulent subletting of social housing properties.

Answer

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer given to Question UIN HL1437 (and attached) on 13 July 2026.

On the 8 July 2026, the government announced a new, innovative data-sharing partnership between the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Airbnb, which can be found on gov.uk here (and attached). Through this agreement, people illegally subletting social housing will be identified and may be removed from the property, ensuring that social housing properties remain there for the families who need them, and not in the hands of those using them illegally for personal gain.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1809
Session
2026-27
Attachment
HL1437; the Public Sector Fraud Authority and Airbnb
Related items
Social Rented Housing: Fraud
Monday, 13 July 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Fraud Social rented housing Sub-letting
Link
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