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<p>Where a property is believed to be being sub-let illegally, including where an
occupation limit is specified for the property which is being exceeded, tenants or
leaseholders in the block should familiarise themselves with their tenancy or lease
to determine what rights, responsibilities and obligations exist, and consider referring
the matter to their landlord to take any remedial action that may be necessary in
the first instance.</p><p> </p><p>Where a resident is concerned that a social housing
tenancy has been illegally sub-let, they should report the matter to their local council
to ask them to investigate the potential social housing fraud.</p><p> </p><p>Councils
have a range of powers over housing standards, including unsafe or over-crowded accommodation.
These are laid out in our guide for local authorities on dealing with rogue landlords.</p><p>
</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dealing-with-rogue-landlords-a-guide-for-local-authorities"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/dealing-with-rogue-landlords-a-guide-for-local-authorities</a></p><p>
</p><p>Residents should report such matters to the council if they are concerned about
potential breaches.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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