Antisocial behaviour

We provide help to North Ayrshire Council residents who are victims of antisocial behaviour.

Antisocial behaviour

Antisocial behaviour can affect quality of life and causes, or is likely to cause, distress or alarm. It includes:

• threats
• drug dealing
• theft
• vandalism

Harassment

Harassment is the deliberate interference with the peace, comfort or safety of any person. This includes graffiti, damage to property, abuse and threats. Harassing anyone on grounds of:

• race
• colour
• religious or other belief
• gender
• age
• sexual orientation
• physical or mental disability
• nationality
• ethnic origin

is a breach of the North Ayrshire Council Tenancy Agreement and can be a criminal offence.

Noise and nuisance

Tenants must not cause nuisance to their neighbours. Nuisance includes persistent noise which causes distress to others, for example:

• music
• dogs barking
• cars

North Ayrshire Council Tenancy Agreement

Tenants are responsible for the behaviour of household members and visitors. When you sign a tenancy agreement you agree to behave in a responsible way in and around your home.

Report antisocial behaviour, or harassment

If you are affected by antisocial behaviour or harassment contact our Antisocial Behaviour Team, or Police Scotland.

For advice about deliberate fire setting please see Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

Antisocial Behaviour Investigation Team

Our specialist team can help. We need details of the problem. Keep a diary of events.

If a problem involves a breach of the Tenancy Agreement, we can take legal action.

If the problem is with a private household contact us for advice.

You may take private action against the person. You will need to contact a solicitor to do this. Get advice from Citizens Advice Scotland, or a solicitor.

Noise nuisance

Neighbours

Noise travels. Sometimes people aren't aware of how much noise can be heard elsewhere in a building.

Try to explain the problem, politely, to your neighbour. If the situation does not improve, contact us for advice. You may wish to make a noise complaint.

Dogs

The North Ayrshire Council Tenancy Agreement requires tenants to be considerate to neighbours and keep animals under control. If you are troubled by dogs contact the Dog Warden.