Nuisance
Behaviour causing annoyance to neighbours or the landlord.
2 min read · Updated 2 August 2026
Overview
Nuisance covers noise, waste, aggressive behaviour and other conduct affecting others. It is both a breach of the tenancy agreement and a possession ground, and councils have separate statutory nuisance powers against the landlord if the property itself is the cause.
Legal requirements
- Statutory nuisance abatement notices can be served on landlords under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Practical guidance
- Write to the tenant early, set out the specific incidents and keep the correspondence for court.
This wiki entry is general information for UK landlords and letting agents, not legal advice. Rules differ across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — check your local requirements or take advice before acting.