Derby Homes have been granted an undertaking in court following threatening and intimidating behaviour towards Derby Homes staff by a tenant living in the Mackworth area.

Court order to deal with tenant’s threatening behaviour

Derby Homes, the arms length management organisation that manages and maintains council properties in Derby, have been granted an undertaking in court following threatening and intimidating behaviour towards Derby Homes staff by a tenant living in the Mackworth area.

The six month court order prevents the tenant from engaging in threatening conduct, or causing a nuisance or annoyance to anyone living, visiting or otherwise going about their lawful business in their property or around the Derby Homes Housing Office.

The order also prohibits the tenant from entering a Derby Homes office unless a visit has been arranged in advance.  If the tenant breaks the promises he has given to the court, he could be sent to prison. 

“This action has been taken to protect our staff and other residents living near to this tenant,” said Maureen Davis, Housing Operations Manager.  “His behaviour was unacceptable and, when attempts to resolve these problems face to face failed, we had no choice but to seek a remedy through the court.”