Tenant Eviction due to anti-social behaviour

Every resident deserves to feel safe and happy in their home. NPH will not tolerate anti-social behaviour (ASB) and, in partnership with other agencies, will investigate all forms of ASB.

A tenant was recently evicted on Friday 24th January for reasons including anti-social behaviour. The tenant in question was responsible for serious and ongoing anti-social behaviour in and around the building. The many ASB reports we received from other residents living in the building involved allegations of drug dealing and drug taking in the property and shouting, screaming and intimidation towards other residents from visitors to the property. During several serious incidents the Police became involved and had to visit the property.

Beaumont House has many residents and many of them were being impacted severely by the behaviour of the tenant in question. Residents told us that due to the anti-social behaviour they were sometimes scared to leave their properties and it was affecting them negatively in their own homes.

The anti-social behaviour injunction (ASBI) that NPH has now obtained means that the tenant and their former visitors are not allowed to return to the property, and we will now be seeking the tenant’s eviction. Due to the serious nature of the injunction if the tenant or their visitors return and act in a threatening manner they will be arrested.

We know that the vast majority of our residents live peacefully with their neighbours, and we want everyone to feel safe in their home, that’s why we will not hesitate to take action against any tenant who is proved to be acting in an anti-social way. NPH tenants are responsible for the behaviour of all their household members, guests and visitors – so even if a tenant is not involved in anti-social behaviour themselves, they are still ultimately responsible and could face serious consequences for any anti-social behaviour associated with their property.

Since the eviction took place residents have confirmed there has been an improvement in the block. NPH recognises the evidence from residents and support from partner agencies helped to achieve this result, proving that working together can make a positive difference.

To find out more about how to report ASB please visit our website here or call our Contact Centre on 0300 330 7003.