What we do following an anti-social behaviour (ASB) report

Find out how we support victims of ASB and what action we take to help stop ASB.

We'll tell you what we're doing

We keep in regular contact with victims and witnesses throughout the investigation. We'll make sure you understand what action we're taking and why.

Examples of how we support victims based on their individual circumstances include:

  • providing a single point of contact, usually a Housing Officer if they're a council tenant
  • referring or signposting to other organisations for support such as Victim Support or Rise
  • visits to court before a trial
  • advice and support through any legal hearings
  • advice about additional security measures, where appropriate

Some examples of action we may take to help stop ASB are:

  • warning letters or meetings
  • mediation
  • Acceptable Behaviour Contracts

If there's breach of tenancy, we may take legal action. The Housing Officer in consultation with our legal team and statutory partners will decide whether to take legal action and what action is appropriate. They will base this decision on the facts of each case.

Legal action we can take may include:

  • extending or ending an introductory tenancy
  • possession (eviction) proceedings
  • injunction
  • closure of a property
  • Community Protection Notice
  • Criminal Behaviour Order

View our flowchart of the possible stages when we deal with ASB in Brighton & Hove council housing.