Many owners of multiple properties may consider private rental of their property as a sound investment to safeguard their financial future. However, as landlord you have responsibilities. Reports of anti-social behaviour are required to be dealt with in a correct and timely manner by the landlord.  It is a legal requirement for all private sector landlords to supply a tenancy agreement that highlights the conditions of the tenancy. It is good practice to ensure you have included a section on anti-social behaviour in the tenancy agreement. By doing so the landlord protects all interested parties, however when problems occur landlords have certain obligations. The Housing Act 2004 states that if any tenant or visitor of privately rented accommodation is alleged or reported to be acting anti-socially, it is the responsibility of the landlord to take action under the Housing Act 2004.

When it comes to tackling anti-social behaviour there is a well used process to follow. This is important should it be necessary to proceed to court. By understanding this process, you will be able to take the appropriate action.

• The Process
• Implications of Non-compliance
• Landlords of Licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
• Template Letters