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Not Reinventing the Wheel... A Directory of Current Practice in Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour by Scottish Local Authorities
9 Lettings Procedures in Support of Reinforcing Stance on Anti-Social Behaviour
Tenancy agreements and the interviews connected with signing up for a new tenancy are potentially strong tools for putting out the message that anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. They can be reinforced with settling-in visits and Good Neighbour Charters ( see section 10).
Good Practice Model | Authority | Key Player |
Tenancy agreement commits local authority to taking action in the event tenant suffers nuisance. | Aberdeenshire | Alastair Mutch
Housing Services Manager
01569 768 540
alastair.mutch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk |
Housing Liaison Protocol ( see section 7) statement of intent is to be provided to all new tenants to reinforce responsibility of all and emphasise joint responsibility of signatories. | Highland | Helen Ross
Housing Policy Officer
01463 702 865
helen.ross@highland.gov.uk |
Provision of specimen tenancy agreement for prospective tenants before they sign the lease so they can read and absorb and come to the sign-up interview prepared with any queries. | South Lanarkshire | Cameron Mitchell
Tenant Participation Officer (Strategy)
01698 454 739
cameron.mitchell@southlanarkshire.gov.uk |
Clause in tenancy agreement to enable legal action to be pursued against any tenant who is convicted of drug dealing in terms of the Misuse of Drugs Act. | Edinburgh | Julia Kennedy
Anti-Social Behaviour Strategy Manager
0131 529 7212
julia.kennedy@edinburgh.gov.uk |
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