Reporting
tenancy fraud
Tenancy Fraud has a high profile at Raven, and we are always keen to hear from you if you suspect that a property is being illegally sublet, or that there is other fraud such as a dishonest benefit claim.
In a recent case, we had to take rent arrears action against a tenant where a possession order was granted, and we found that another person had been renting the property from the tenant, for some months. She had been paying him rent, totally unaware that this was an illegal tenancy. The police were informed and the person who was renting illegally has been referred to the Council for housing advice. The property is now being prepared for letting to a suitable tenant from the Council waiting list.
Illegal subletting denies a home to a family in need, so it is important that we tackle it together. You can find out more or submit a report on our website www.ravenht.org.uk/your-home/residents/suspected-tenancy-fraud/
Are you over 55 or have a family member over 55 who would benefit from home visits?
If you answered yes, then we could help you. Support can be as little as a daily check-in call twice a week to a call every day alongside a weekly visit. We have enhanced levels of support packages that can be offered to those living within our accommodation over the age of 55 and can be tailored to an individual’s needs.
For extra information please contact Jaime Neale at Raven who can arrange to send out additional information or a home visit to discuss more in depth.
Email: Jaime.Neale@ravenht.org.uk
Need help
getting a job?
Set up by The Hope Church in East Grinstead, The Hope Job Club supports local people looking for work. The service is free, open to all and delivered by a team of Volunteer Buddies. It operates a drop-in service every Friday afternoon, 1- 3pm at the Jubilee Community Centre. Appointments can be arranged outside these times if necessary.
Volunteer buddies offer help on a 1:1 basis on areas such as:
• Looking for and applying for jobs
• Accessing modular online training courses
• Drafting and updating CVs
• Preparing for interviews
The Club works alongside other local and national services, such as the Local Authority, DWP and Citizens Advice and will signpost members to these services if appropriate.
With the Hope Job Clubs support, many members have been successful in securing work.
Here are some testimonials from previous members:
“The Job Club volunteer understood my concerns and anxiety and was immensely supportive”
“They were extremely professional, timeous with their responses and always encouraging”
If you would like help looking for work, drop in any Friday afternoon 1 - 3pm or contact them on 01342 488282, or email contact@thehopejobclub.co.uk. You can also visit their website at www.thehopejobclub.co.uk
