Birthday injunction for nuisance neighbour

Published by Max Salsbury for 24dash.com in Housing and also in Communities, Legal

A Wigan tenant who pestered her neighbours couldn't celebrate her birthday with loud music - because Adactus Housing Association presented her with an injunction that forbid her from doing so.

Sarah Coates, of Sole Street, Whelly, was handed the 12-month order on her 32nd birthday for playing loud music and shouting and drinking outside her home. She is now prohibited from annoying anybody nearby and from playing music at a level that can be heard outside her property.

Adactus was made aware of the problems caused by Ms Coates in July. The social landlord can now take further legal action if the nuisance continues.

Tenancy Enforcement Manager Kate Sullivan said: “This behaviour was disturbing a number of residents who complained to us about it.  The tenant, Sarah Coates, attended court unrepresented by a solicitor and denied the allegations. 

"When her options were explained to her she eventually agreed to the injunction.  Hopefully this action by Adactus will give Ms Coates’ neighbours the peace and quiet they are entitled to.”