Everyone has the right to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood. Aggressive or abusive behaviour can have a serious impact on the people around you and is not something we tolerate.
This page explains what we mean by aggressive or abusive behaviour, what action we can take if it happens and what you should do if you are experiencing it. Whether the behaviour comes from a neighbour, someone visiting a property or anyone else, we are here to listen, look into your concerns and work with you to find the best way forward.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999.
| What we expect | Everyone has the right to feel safe in their home and neighbourhood. We expect all tenants, members of their household, and any visitors to treat other people with respect. Abusive or aggressive behaviour towards neighbours, Community Housing staff or contractors will not be tolerated. |
| What is anti-social behaviour? | Behaviour becomes anti-social when it causes — or is likely to cause — harassment, alarm, or distress to others. Examples of abusive or aggressive behaviour include:
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| What can we do? | If a tenant is not keeping to the rules in their tenancy agreement, we can take action. Depending on how serious the situation is, we may:
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| What you should do if you think it is anti-social behaviour |
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