Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Eviction and house closures aim to improve neighbourhood in Grantham

A series of anti-social incidents has resulted in a tenant facing eviction from one council property, a second having their tenancy impacted by a partial closure order and the third property having a full closure order.

The court ruling was made following partnership work between South Kesteven District Council’s Housing Services and the police regarding tenancies at Eastwell Place, Grantham.

A dossier of “significant issues”, video footage and police statements were presented to Lincoln magistrates recently. Evidence included records of antisocial behaviour, CCTV footage, street violence, neighbour complaints and witness statements from council staff.

The eviction was secured at an earlier hearing when the Council was granted possession of the flat.

A spokesperson for the Council said: “This robust and successful partnership action with the police means that our tenants and their neighbours are once again able to live their lives without the regular disruption caused by these tenants and their visitors.

“We take instances of anti-social behaviour very seriously and as a responsible landlord have a duty to all our tenants to deal with that.

“It is very important for the other residents of Eastwell Place to know they are supported by their landlord and that incidents of this nature are taken very seriously.

“The situation there was unacceptable and with support from the courts, we will take action where necessary to allow people to feel safe at home and in their neighbourhood.”

The Full Closure order means the tenant cannot live at the flat for six weeks ahead of potential eviction. The Partial Closure at the second flat prevents named visitors at the property, which if breached could ultimately result in the tenant’s eviction.

A copy of the closure order is displayed outside each property and anyone breaching the order could be arrested and, if found guilty, face a punishment of up to 51 weeks in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

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