General Harassment
Harassment can take several forms and is any behaviour that targets an individual or a family or group, and which intimidates, dominates or harms and deprives them of the right to the ‘peaceful and quiet enjoyment’ of their home. It has been defined as:
‘Offensive, annoying or disagreeable behaviour that impacts negatively on a resident’s quality of life in and around his/her home’.
Harassment may include any of the following:
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Abusive or insulting behaviour – written or verbal.
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Violence and threats of violence.
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Vandalism to property.
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Arson or attempted arson.
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Repeated and unfounded complaints against a tenant or group.
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Actions/activities intended to deter a person from occupying a particular property.
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Abusive telephone calls.
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Uninvited visits to someone’s home
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Placing excrement, rubbish or offensive materials near or in the victims home.
What is Nuisance Behaviour?
Nuisance can include types of behaviour that may not be intended to cause harm but unreasonably interferes with other people’s rights to the use and enjoyment of their home and community. For example:
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Noise nuisance including parties.
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Intimidating behaviour from groups of people.
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Car repairs and abandoned vehicles.
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Drug and alcohol related incidents.
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Rubbish dumping.
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Using premises for commercial gain or outworking.
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Graffiti, vandalism, and damage to communal areas.
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Nuisance caused by pets and other animals