Living in a community means sharing spaces like stairwells, entrance halls, lifts, and outdoor areas. When these spaces are misused - for things like alcohol or drug abuse, fly-tipping, or even untidy gardens - it can be really distressing.
What should you do?
The first step is to have a chat with the person or people involved. But we understand that you might not want to do this if you’re scared or feel threatened by their behaviour. Never put yourself in potential danger.
Sometimes the misuse of shared areas is the responsibility of your local council. If that's the case, we’ll guide you on whether they need to be involved.
What will we do?
We’ll look at all the information and check if tenancy rules are being broken. There’s lots we can do, depending on how serious the problem is including:
- Ask you to use the ASB app or keep a diary to record evidence
- Issue verbal and written warnings
- Arrange conflict resolution or restorative justice
- Fit extra security measures like CCTV, locks, and lights
- Take legal action
- Work with the local council or police for extra support
Flytipping
We know how it is, you have a clear out at home and find lots of things you won’t miss if you throw away. Or you’re doing some decorating and need to get rid of furniture before the new pieces arrive, only to realise it’s not all going to fit in your wheelie bin!
What starts out as a pile in your garden with the intention of taking it to the local tip, can soon turn into a flytipping problem you need help dealing with.
Ways to get rid of your waste:
Take it to your local tip or household waste recycling centre. Even taking a couple of items a week would help shift it and free up the space at home.
Donate it to a charity shop. It helps avoid the landfill, means someone else can enjoy it and also supports charity. Talk about a win-win!
If you’re struggling to move it yourself, check out your local authority website. Lots of them provide waste collection services to take away bulky items, with some even offering the first collection for free.
It's also worth considering that what you think is trash, might be someone else’s treasure. Local selling and swap sites on Facebook are great for finding things a new home, whether that’s for free or for a bit of cash. And you can request that the buyer collects it, so you don’t need to worry about transporting it if it’s a large item.
Report it to us
Contact us to report the problem and we’ll do what we can to help.