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Nuisance Neighbours

Nuisance neighbours can be extremely detrimental to the well-being of local residents and can attract increased levels of crime in the immediate area.

Members of the local community can feel intimidated and threatened, and be disturbed by persistent noise and serious disorder.

Nuisance neighbours may also dump litter and waste into neighbouring gardens, and leave evidence of drug misuse and other dangerous items lying around.

There are lots of ways to resolve neighbour problems. Mediation is an effective and useful option to consider. In addition, the Act provides new powers to deal swiftly with nuisance neighbours.

Please scroll down for more info on nuisance neighbours.

Nuisance Neighbours in the Act

Nuisance neighbours are not included specifically in the Act, but measures to control their antisocial behaviour are covered in the following parts:

• Part 2 – ASBOS
• Part 4 – Closure of premises
• Part 5 – Noise nuisance
• Part 6 – Penalties for environmental offences
• Part 7 – Housing: ASB notices
• Part 11 – Fixed Penalty Notices

 Read the Antisocial Behaviour Act

Key Documents and Links on Nuisance Neighbours

There is no statutory guidance on dealing with nuisance neighbours. However, you may find it helpful to read the following statutory guidance and advice:

 Statutory Guidance on Antisocial Behaviour Orders (PDF, 334Kb)

 Statutory Guidance on Noise Nuisance (PDF, 440Kb)

Detailed letter from Kevin Philpott, Scottish Executive’s Waste Regulation Team, providing guidance on fly tipping and littering:  

 Letter on Part 6 ASB (Scotland) Act 2004 – Some Environmental Aspects (PDF, 151Kb) 

 Statutory Guidance on Closure of Premises (PDF, 535Kb)

Police Powers to Close Premises – a Step-by-Step Guide >

 Draft Closure Notice (PDF, 84Kb)
Shows what information should be included in a closure notice

FAQs about Nuisance Neighbours

There are current no FAQs about nuisance neighbours.

Related Topics

For related information, you may like to look at the pages on ASBOs, Closure of Premises, Environmental Offences, Fixed Penalty Notices, Housing, Mediation Services and Noise.

Need more advice or guidance on nuisance neighbours? Call the Practitioners Advice Line: