Post by Bob on Aug 7, 2011 8:00:33 GMT 1
Council tenants who sub-let their homes could be jailed under proposals being considered by the government.
New laws would target an estimated 50,000 people who rent out their council homes while living elsewhere.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps said those abusing the system could have their homes taken from them and face imprisonment.
There is currently no criminal sanction against council home sub-letting, which is believed to cost about £5bn a year
New laws would target an estimated 50,000 people who rent out their council homes while living elsewhere.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps said those abusing the system could have their homes taken from them and face imprisonment.
There is currently no criminal sanction against council home sub-letting, which is believed to cost about £5bn a year