Westminster Council is teaming up with the government to crack down on illegal social housing subletting via Airbnb, using data-sharing to identify and punish fraudsters—eviction, fines, or jail time ahead for offenders. While Airbnb joins the effort, critics say it sidesteps the bigger issue: housing associations converting and overcharging for social homes. The plan ignores the even larger problem of private landlords renting out properties for over 90 days yearly without permission, a loophole the government plans to tackle with a new property register later this year—but delays in regulation continue to let abuse thrive in neighborhoods like Camden and Westminster.
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