Harassment can take many forms including violence, threats, abuse, and damage to property. It can involve verbal abuse and name calling, offensive graffiti and can be received via text message, emails or social networking sites.
If the associated behaviour is of a criminal nature you need to report this to the PSNI immediately, you must also let them know if you are concerned about your safety.
Once you have reported it to the PSNI, please either contact us or complete the online ASB form with the incident report number and the officer’s name so we can work with them to agree the next steps with you and the PSNI.
If the behaviour has been ongoing, please complete our diary sheets with dates and times of the incidents and send these to us. You can do this by hand or by post. Please note, it may be quicker to do this electronically and attach them when completing the online ASB form.
If you have an immediate fear for your safety and feel you can no longer reside at your address, please contact NIHE for advice on temporary accommodation.
You can always read this guide for support when you are in a housing emergency https://www.housingadviceni.org/homelessness/help-emergency
If you receive abusive or violent threats we encourage you to report this to the PSNI immediately, you must also let them know if you are concerned about your safety.
Once you have reported it to the PSNI please contact us with the crime reference number and the officer’s name so we can work with them to agree the next steps with you and the PSNI.
Whilst you can make your report using our online ASB form, there may be a delay in picking up your report; therefore you may wish to contact us by phone instead.
If you believe you are unable to continue to reside at your address your Housing Officer may give you advice around temporary accommodation and seeking advice from the NIHE in relation to this.
Some useful information is also available here when in a housing emergency https://www.housingadviceni.org/homelessness/help-emergency