FRAUD IN THE PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR.

Fraud in the rental market isn’t just rising — it’s accelerating fast. With cases up 140% in a year and more than 250,000 homes now let to fraudulent renters, the lettings industry is facing one of its biggest challenges yet.

Organised crime, falsified documents and manipulated affordability are becoming more sophisticated, and the financial fallout is harsh. With court delays stretching to 33 weeks and rents climbing year-on-year, a single eviction could now cost a landlord over £13,000.

In this Key Update we look at the real life numbers in the Private Rented Sector, and how you can stay on top of fraud in 2026.

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