Neighbour nuisance
Outline of the types of action that might constitute harassment or antisocial behaviour, and explanation of the courses of action and legal remedies that may be available to an occupier.
Antisocial behaviour legislation
Specific legal remedies available to occupiers experiencing antisocial behaviour and harassment that is not intended to force the occupier to leave her/his accommodation.
Harassment by someone in the community
Actions not intended to force the occupier to leaver their home, but that cannot be tolerated
Neighbour disputes
Neighbour disputes, high hedges and antisocial behaviour.
Legal powers to deal with criminal and violent antisocial behaviour
Legal remedies for offences involving violence against persons or property, as well commonly used statutes designed to protect the public from antisocial behaviour, harassment, and related offences.
Local authorities and environmental nuisance
Legal remedies available in cases of environmental nuisance.
How an occupier can deal with antisocial behaviour
Steps that can be taken to tackle a problem, including reporting the matter to the landlord and/or the police, collecting evidence, and the role residents' groups can play.
Housing and legal options for occupiers experiencing antisocial behaviour
The various courses of action that may be available to people experiencing harassment, illegal eviction and/or antisocial behaviour, looking at which course of action is most appropriate in different circumstances.
Community trigger and remedies
Details about the community trigger for victims of persistent anti-social behaviour, and the community remedy for victims of low-level crime and anti-social behaviour.
Community protection notices
Community protection notices (CPN) can be issued against perpetrators of persistent antisocial behaviour. Failure to comply can lead to a fixed penalty notice, remedial action or a court order.
Injunctions to prevent nuisance or annoyance
Injunctions in the context of antisocial behaviour; what an injunction is in general; and the specific types of injunction relevant to cases of antisocial behaviour.
Criminal behaviour orders
Criminal behaviour orders (CBOs) are aimed at tackling serious and persistent antisocial behaviour and can lead to imprisonment and eviction.
Injunctions against gang related violence
Injunctions specifically aimed at dealing with 'gang related' violence and drug dealing activity.
Orders to close premises
Closure of premises associated with nuisance or disorder.
Antisocial behaviour grounds
The possession procedure for secure and assured tenancies on grounds of antisocial behaviour.
Social landlord's failure to take action
Options if a social landlord fails to take action following complaints about antisocial behaviour or the action taken is unsatisfactory.
