What We Define As Anti-Social Behaviour

The type of behaviour we have identified as anti social includes this list below but this list is not exclusive. We are clear when we specify what standards of behaviour are acceptable from our residents. Our residents sign a legally binding agreement that states what their responsibilities are. These responsibilities are also listed below.

What We Define As Anti-Social Behaviour

• Noise – this can be any sort of intrusive noise at excessive levels including TV’s, HiFi’s, D.I.Y., slamming doors and shouting
• Condition of property – this is the internal and external condition of the home including any garden areas
• Behaviour of children – out of control children who have a damaging effect on the area
• Criminal activities – incidents such as assaults, drug dealing, handling stolen goods and criminal damage
• Animals – failing to control pets or animals
• Inappropriate use of property – using the property or allowing the property to be used for illegal or immoral purposes
• Threats or harassment – verbal threats or intimidation
• Hate crime – this is when an individual, group or family are abused physically or verbally because of race, colour, disability, age, sex or sexual preference
• Allowing visitors or guests, including children, to act as agents to engage in any of the above anti social behaviour
• Domestic Violence

The Behaviour We Expect From Our Residents

• Not to cause or allow member of the tenant’s household or visitors to cause a nuisance or annoyance to neighbours, other residents or visitors
• Not to use the property or permit it to be used for any illegal or immoral purpose
• Not to cause or allow members of the tenant’s household or visitors to commit any form of discrimination, harassment or intimidation against neighbours or other residents or visitors because of their age, colour, disability or illness, marital status, occupation, race, religion, sex or sexuality.
• Not to cause or allow members of the tenant’s household or visitors to possess or manufacture at the property illegal drugs or substances
• Not to play or allow to be played any radio, television, record, tape or compact disc, musical apparatus or instrument so loudly that it causes a nuisance or annoyance to neighbours.
• To make sure that pets are kept under control, do not foul the property or common areas and do not cause a nuisance to neighbours
• Not to keep dogs and cats in any dwelling in a building over two storeys high without the Council’s written permission
• To obtain the Council’s written permission before keeping pigeons, fowl, reptiles, insects, livestock or any other unusual or non-domestic animals
• To keep the interior of the property clean and in a reasonable state of decoration
• To keep the gardens and hedges in a neat and tidy condition and free from rubbish 

Useful Contact Information

• If your bins haven't been collected contact (01942) 404364
• For matters relating to Dog Fouling contact (01942) 703401
• For Criminal Matters please contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050 or Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
• For urgent matters ring 999
• To be more involved in improving your estate please contact the Tenant Participation Team on (01942) 705839.