Local Authority Powers To Deal With Antisocial Tenants – PWA

John Mann MP: What guidance is provided to local authorities on their powers to (a) evict unruly tenants and (b) take action against tenants (i) whose refuse causes a hazard to neighbours, (ii) who frequently burn rubbish in their gardens and (iii) who have dogs which are a nuisance to neighbours?
Ian Austin MP: The Government have equipped local authorities and social landlords with a range of effective powers to deal robustly with antisocial tenants and has provided them with extensive advice on their use. The Respect website provides a regularly updated resource for agencies tackling antisocial behaviour . Through both the 'Together' and subsequent 'Respect' campaigns we organised a series of events to inform local authorities and social landlords about, and encourage them to use, the tools and powers available to them tackle antisocial behaviour.