Where a tenant sublets their home, under the Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, landlords can seek an Unlawful Profit Order. Such Order will require the tenant to pay the landlord an amount representing the profit they have made from subletting their home.
Vicky Smith and Rebecca Brady will give a short overview of the law relating to Unlawful Profit Orders. They will take you through the process of applying for an Unlawful Profit Order, both within possession proceedings and as a stand-alone claim. They will highlight some key cases before an extended period for participant questions and interaction on the subject.
About the speakers:
Victoria Smith, Solicitor, Housing Management & Property Litigation
Vicky has expertise on the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, advising on changes introduced by the Act and what they mean for landlords. Vicky specialises in disrepair, fitness for human habitation and EPA claims. She also advises landlords in relation to Housing Ombudsman matters, to include updating and drafting policies and procedures.
Rebecca Brady, Chartered Legal Executive, Housing Management and Property Litigation
Rebecca advises and accepts instructions from Local Authorities and Registered Providers on all aspects of housing and tenancy management, including possession claims and injunction applications based on a wide range of issues such as Anti-Social Behaviour, tenancy fraud, sub-letting, rent arrears, access issues and other breaches of tenancy.
