Nuisance Neighbours

Many people get on well with their neighbours but there are times when relationships can break down. If you are experiencing any of the following from your neighbours, you can seek help:

• Loud noise (e.g. music playing very loudly, especially late at night).
• Animal nuisance (e.g. barking dogs or fouling on your property).
• Vandalism of your property (e.g. marking your property with graffiti or breaking windows).

If you live in social housing or private rented housing it is important that you contact your housing provider or landlord in the first instance to report the problem.

Is it anti-social behaviour?

The term anti-social behaviour, often referred to as ASB, means any threatening or intimidating behaviour which affects your quality of life. This could include rowdy and noisy behaviour, anti-social driving, disputes with neighbours, persistent verbal abuse, harassment, disorderly behaviour and aggressive begging.  

More information and support

If you live in a housing association property please contact your Housing Association direct:

• Riviera / Sanctuary Housing
• Westcountry Housing
• Sovereign Housing
• Tor Homes
• Signpost Housing

If you live in private rented accomodation contact your landlord for information and support.

If you live in Torbay and your neighbours are behaving in an anti-social way you can report the issue to Torbay Council on telephone 01803 207900 or emai asb@torbay.gov.uk

Age UK has also produced an ASB fact sheet which gives general information, and also advice for older people living in social housing.Visit the Age UK document pages to get a copy.