Tools for tackling ASB
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
Matthew Wilson is a solicitor at Whiteheads and has significant experience of dealing with all types of landlord and tenant work. He advises landlords across the country and in addition has expertise in service charge recovery, disrepair and civil prosecutions.
Amanda Yelland is an experienced housing practitioner and law graduate with a range of expertise across the spectrum of housing provision. Her current focus is on training: she delivers courses and workshops on topics including arrears and service charge recovery, possession proceedings, homelessness, tenancy and housing management.
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
