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Noise and neighbour nuisance

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There is no precise definition of anti-social behaviour in housing. The 1998 Crime and Disorder Act defines it as acting ‘in a manner that caused or was likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household as themselves’.

It may include:

  • Loud noise from neighbours
  • Verbal abuse or threats
  • Vandalism, property damage and graffiti
  • Animal nuisance
  • An overgrown garden which is interfering with your enjoyment of your home.

This factsheet, Anti-social behaviour in housing, provides information on how to resolve disputes with neighbours‚ and what to do in case of noise nuisance or harassment.

It includes information on:

  • Informal approach to neighbour disputes
  • What your local authority and other social landlords can do
  • When to involved police
  • Neighbourhood wardens
  • Common problems and who to contact

You can download the factsheet from the box on the right.

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