Anti Social Behaviour
Dealing with Anti-social behaviour Don’t suffer in silence – we can help
We aim to create an environment where residents can live peacefully and enjoy their lives.
What is Anti-Social Behaviour?
The term anti-social behaviour can mean different things, to different people. But generally it is agreed that it is ‘behaviour likely to cause alarm, harassment or distress to members of the public not of the same household as the perpetrator’.
Some examples would be:
- harassment and intimidation writing graffiti
- damaging or threatening to damage another person’s home or possessions
- not controlling a pet or allowing it to foul or cause damage to property
- hate behaviour that targets members of identified groups because of their perceived difference
- allowing people who live with you and/or your visitors to be noisy or disruptive
- illegal drug use or supply
Our approach to anti-social behaviour
We actively encourage tenants and leaseholders to be good neighbours.
A good neighbour is someone who acts reasonably and considerately, and respects the different values and lifestyles reflected in the community.
The Tenancy Agreement is a legal contract between the Trust and its tenants. The Agreement says tenants are responsible for their own behaviour and the behaviour of people who live with them or visit them. This means that we can take action when tenants are acting anti-socially or where people living with them, or their visitors, are causing problems.
Taking action
We use many ways to deal with anti-social behaviour, including prevention, working with partners such as the police, and enforcement such as an Anti-Social Behaviour Order or eviction action.
If you are affected by anti-social behaviour yourself or you have witnessed someone else being affected by it, you can make an initial complaint to us.
You can also contact other agencies who may be able to help you. Where crime is involved contact the Police on 01923 472000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or call 999 in an emergency.
