A tenant has been prosecuted and fined £768 for repeat noise nuisance offences in Kidbrooke.
There had been numerous complaints from neighbours about loud music being played by the tenant. Despite warning letters from the council, the noise nuisance continued. Officers visited the property and witnessed first-hand disruptive loud music being played.
Following this an abatement notice was issued, meaning the tenant was warned that they could face a fine or legal action if they continued playing loud music and disrupting neighbours. Despite this, the tenant breached the conditions of this notice three times which resulted in the council and police getting a warrant to enter the property, seizing a variety of speakers, televisions and other sound equipment which was causing the noise.
On Thursday 19 February, the tenant appeared in court and was prosecuted for breaching the conditions of their abatement notice, resulting in a fine of £768.
A council spokesperson said: “This is a great example of us cracking down on anti-social behaviour. We take residents’ reports seriously and will always follow up with any concerns, taking legal action when necessary, to make sure everyone feels safe and secure in their home.”