Alleged illegal drug use, fights, excessive noise and making neighbours fear for their safety have led to a three-month closure order for a council property in Thornton Heath.

The closure order for 11 Weldon Court, Brigstock Road, obtained at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, July 13, lasts until October 13, and follows an investigation by Croydon’s antisocial behaviour team into a number of complaints about the behaviour residents had endured.

Local police had made contact with the council in June to advise of the serious nature of the allegations about behaviour at the premises.

The tenant attended court and denied the allegations, but the magistrate granted the closure order to ensure the alleged behaviour stopped.

"Antisocial behaviour by the tenant at his address, and the surrounding areas, left other residents feeling incredibly distressed and at times afraid for their safety," Councillor Hamida Ali said.

“This will give residents some well-deserved respite from the antisocial behaviour they were subjected by this tenant and his visitors.”

In addition to the closure order, the ASB team is progressing and pursuing possession action for the breach of council tenancy conditions.

This is the first legal step in the council seeking possession of the property from the tenant.

If a possession order is granted, it could lead to the tenant’s permanent eviction from the property.

Where a tenant is evicted due to antisocial behaviour taking place at their property, the council may not have a duty to rehouse.

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