Dealing with homophobia

supermassive

Guest101 wrote: »

Why would the LL have any obligation to evict him?

He wouldn't, but I think LL would like to know what a nuisance is living in his property, and if he's damaging things I own, how does LL know he's not damaging his house? Furthermore, it may be of interest to LL to find out, because through him finding out, the neighbour will know I'm in contact with LL and may back off that way for some reason.

j.e.j.

Has the guy got previous? Seems unlikely if he's a neighbourhood watch person but you never know, I suppose.

It's going to be a long haul, but there are legal steps they have to follow in order to deal with people like that. Log everything and report it whenever he is causing trouble.

I've got an aggressive downstairs neighbour who's got previous, and he's constantly getting arrested, put in a cell, released, taken to court, given a slap on the wrist, then back he comes again, causing havoc and threatening other tenants, etc. These people get an easy ride, imo.

j.e.j.

Guest101 wrote: »

Why would the LL have any obligation to evict him?

The landlord needs to know if his/her tenant is causing nuisance to others. If it's a private rental it'll be in the contract. If he's a social tenant the HA or the council do need to know.

supermassive

j.e.j. wrote: »

Has the guy got previous? Seems unlikely if he's a neighbourhood watch person but you never know, I suppose.

It's going to be a long haul, but there are legal steps they have to follow in order to deal with people like that. Log everything and report it whenever he is causing trouble.

I've got an aggressive downstairs neighbour who's got previous, and he's constantly getting arrested, put in a cell, released, taken to court, given a slap on the wrist, then back he comes again, causing havoc and threatening other tenants, etc. These people get an easy ride, imo.

I'm not sure if he's got any history of criminal activity. He probably has, but not with the police, if you get my drift. He just seems the type to know everyone with a criminal past and most people with a criminal future.

Nick_C

If you live in England, you can find out who owns your neighbour's home using the Land Registry web site. If he is renting, I would report his behaviour to his landlord.

You may also want to consider seeing a solicitor and seeing if they can write to your neighbour about his conduct.

Keep maintaining your log. Make a written note of what your neighbour says to you - words used, any threats made - as soon as possible after any incident. This could be useful evidence if he is prosecuted.

It may be worth carrying a recording device or setting your mobile phone to record when going out, in case you can capture any of his threats.

This is a hate crime, and in my experience the Police treat it very seriously on the minimum of evidence (I was falsely accused of racially aggravated public disorder a few years ago. I was locked up for 8 hours and finally interviewed at 1 am).

Guest101

j.e.j. wrote: »

The landlord needs to know if his/her tenant is causing nuisance to others. If it's a private rental it'll be in the contract. If he's a social tenant the HA or the council do need to know.

This is the problem.

1: that clause is basically worthless. The LL doesnt have to enforce it, and would struggle to in court
2: the nuisance needs to be PROVEN ie he gets an asbo, otherwise the OP could easily be commiting libel or slander
3: The LL may not care in the slightest

Randomjargon

As you're the son of an Italian, suggest you watch some Sopranos, get some ideas and give it to him

supermassive

Randomjargon wrote: »

As you're the son of an Italian, suggest you watch some Sopranos, get some ideas and give it to him

:rotfl: When I found my car door in my garden, I promptly grabbed my sledgehammer with every intention of disposing of him. I had to be taken out of my italian rage by my partner who promptly laughed in my face and told me I was being ridiculous.

I'd sort of still like to dismantle his garden wall in the night and brick up his front door, though.

fairy_lights

He took the door off your car :eek:
That's not normal behaviour for someone who's put out by parking arrangements, that's total derangement.
Why did the police not charge him for that?

hazyjo

fairy_lights wrote: »

He took the door off your car :eek:
That's not normal behaviour for someone who's put out by parking arrangements, that's total derangement.
Why did the police not charge him for that?

Proof? The OP said he'd like to know how he did it, so I presume nobody actually saw it.


Not a nice situation. Definitely get the owner's details (as above - may cost you £4 or so) and send a letter. He may have had issues with his tenant too. It's only right he learns of any neighbour disputes as they will make it harder for him to sell in the future if he chose to.


Jx