What can landlords do to manage antisocial behaviour cause by their tenants?
The Council understands the difficulties landlords face in managing antisocial behaviour. However there are many things a landlord can do which include: • Making sure neighbours have the landlords contact details • Tenants are made aware of their obligations at the outset of a tenancy • Leases spell out the tenants’ obligation to behave responsibly • Warning letters when tenants behaviour does not comply with the lease • Ultimately repossessing the property Landlords will not be penalised because of the behaviour of their tenants. However, if they fail to take reasonable action to deal with antisocial behaviour then the Council can intervene with Antisocial Behaviour Notices or may even reconsider if a landlord is a fit and proper person. Landlords have already worked closely with the Council’s Antisocial Behaviour Team to tackle some of the problems caused by tenants.
Related Questions
- Will landlords be penalised if antisocial behaviour continues or intensifies following their intervention?
- Why are tenants rewarded for their antisocial behaviour by being allowed to stay rent-free in a property?
- Why are private landlords being made responsible for the antisocial behaviour of their tenants?
