A nightmare neighbour has been evicted from her rented home in Bradford on Avon by Selwood Housing following a string of anti-social incidents spanning three-and-half-years.

Susan Almadi, of Downavon, Bradford on Avon, was evicted on March 27 for using drugs at th ehouse, assaulting neighbours and causing a noise nuisance.

Selwood Housing said it worked closely with neighbours and the police throughout.

Incidents of antisocial behaviour and other breaches of her tenancy agreement with Selwood Housing included:

  • Using drugs at the property, that resulted in a criminal conviction.
  • Assaulting a neighbour that resulted in a probation order.
  • Fighting with a neighbour that resulted in that neighbour sustaining injuries.
  • Playing loud music.
  • Swearing at neighbours and threatening them with violence.

Selwood Housing operations director, Paul Moore, said: “We are committed to creating neighbourhoods that everyone feels safe, comfortable and happy to live in.

“Eviction is always a last resort and we try to tackle the root causes first to allow people to change their behaviour, but there comes a point where people like Susan Almadi have to understand and face up to the consequences of their anti-social behaviour and the affect it has on other people.

“We would like to thank people living in the area for working with us and saying that they are not going to tolerate the behaviour by providing us with a substantial amount evidence to use in court to get the eviction order.

“If anyone in our neighbourhoods is suffering because of anti-social behaviour, by getting involved and having the courage to speak out, we can make individuals like Susan Almadi accountable for their actions. We need the support of local communities to help us stamp out antisocial behaviour. We can then take firm action in partnership with the Police.”

The court and government recommends that publicising action taken on antisocial behaviour to reaassure the local community.