Third Edition of Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud available for purchase
Today is the publication date for the 3rd edition of ‘Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud’, written by Andrew Lane from Cornerstone Barristers’ Housing, Property & Public Law Teams.
The 1st edition was published in 2017, and this volume forms a perfect extension on areas of sub-letting, allocation and right to buy fraud, and the only or principal home question, whilst also addressing evidential, criminal and data protection questions.
Cornerstone on Social Housing Fraud provides a comprehensive and authoritative yet highly practical guide to combating tenancy and housing fraud, offering invaluable insight for professionals responsible for protecting the integrity of the social housing sector. Within the publication, Andy provides clear, actionable guidance for how landlords and their advisers can identify, investigate and effectively address a wide range of fraudulent activity.
Andy commented:
“I have always intended this book to be of real practical assistance for those housing officers, investigators and lawyers advising and working in this area, and have been privileged to meet so many wonderful and inspirational individuals as a result. The first edition came out in 2017 and this time, though the structure has remained the same, it has hopefully benefited not just from legislative and case-law update but also better operational and evidential analysis.
Spike Milligan famously said at an awards dinner in 1994 that he wasn’t going to thank anyone as he did it all on his own. I cannot possibly follow that lead and rather want to pay tribute to the brilliant people at Bloomsbury Professional for their time, patience and support, to my instructing solicitors and all those working in this area from whom I have learnt so much (and continue to do so), and last but not least my wife for enduring the hours and hours of my being distracted whilst typing away on the iPad.”
Joint Heads of Cornerstone Barristers have praised the book for its contribution to Housing law, James Findlay KC and Robin Green KC are quoted here:
“Andy has produced an outstanding and genuinely practical resource for everyone working to tackle social housing fraud. This third edition combines his considerable expertise and experience in the field with the accessible, practitioner-focused approach that has become the hallmark of the ‘Cornerstone on …’ book series.
“The series is an important part of Cornerstone’s contribution to the wider legal profession and our clients. It draws on the specialist knowledge and practical experience of our barristers to provide authoritative guidance that helps practitioners navigate complex and developing areas of law. Andy’s latest edition is an excellent example of what the series sets out to achieve.”
Follow the link here to purchase a copy of your own.
Andrew will also be speaking at Cornerstone’s Housing Day 2026 this October, where a range of housing topics will be explored in-depth. To find out more and book your early-bird tickets follow the link here.
