Kingston Council is still trying to recoup over £69,000 in overpaid benefits to a woman who was illegally sub-letting her home.

Kingston Council is still trying to recoup over £69,000 in overpaid benefits to a woman who was illegally sub-letting her home.

Neena Pandya rented out her social housing flat to a family of four for £1,000 per month in cash. She was continuing to receive housing benefit and council tax reduction from Kingston Council. During this time, she resided in her inherited property in Harrow, which she also sublet to several tenants. She did not disclose her inheritance, valued at over £70,000, and continued to claim benefits she was no longer eligible for. PA Housing took legal…