ASB - tools for tackling it
The government and regulators are allocating significant funds to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and there are already many remedies available. Every tool in the ASB arsenal has its place and housing professionals are required to fully understand all the options available. Whether you’re a social landlord or a partner organisation, this course will familiarise you with all the tools currently available and how to use them, including:
- Possession proceedings
- Injunctions
- Breaches of tenancy
- Family intervention
- Neighbourhood powers
- Local authority and police powers.
What will delegates learn?
- Case evaluation and decision-making
- Using the powers effectively
- Strategies for managing ASB cases
- Working with partners
- Family intervention
- Achieving value for money.
Who should attend?
All staff and managers involved in dealing with ASB cases, including housing officers, ASB officers, ASB/housing and community safety managers.
Our trainers
Paul Lloyd is a Director of Whiteheads Solicitors and has wide-ranging experience of social housing and civil litigation work. In addition to his expertise in housing management law, he also deals with tenancy management, leasehold management, income maximisation and public law issues.
David Higgins is a solicitor at Whiteheads and has significant experience of dealing with all types of anti-social behaviour and tenancy management work. Prior to becoming a lawyer, David enjoyed a career in housing, working as a housing manager for over 15 years. In addition to his ASB litigation practice, David also has expertise in policy, procedure and compliance work.
HQN has a track record of helping organisations achieve real and lasting performance improvements. If you are interested in accessing this training package please contact us by emailing training@hqnetwork.co.uk
