Study Finds Most UK Landlords See Rise in Tenant Fraud
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Study Finds Most UK Landlords See Rise in Tenant Fraud

By The Property AI Team · 24 July 2026 · 1 min read

Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by Landlord Today. Read the original article for full details.

Most UK Landlords Report Increase in Tenant Fraud

A new study reported by Landlord Today highlights concerns about tenant fraud among UK landlords. LegalforLandlords surveyed 1,000 landlords, with 77% stating they believe tenant fraud has become worse.

The findings point to a growing perception of risk for letting agents and inventory clerks managing rental properties. The report does not provide further details on the types of fraud or specific impacts.


Source: Landlord Today
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