| Wednesday 17th May 2006 |
179/2006 |
An 18 year old Atherton woman was evicted from her home this week (Monday 15th May) for persistent anti-social behaviour.
Jade Lee Farrell, of 27a Devonshire Road, began causing problems for her neighbours and other residents almost as soon as she moved into the property last August. Wigan & Leigh Housing received a stream of complaints about loud music, regular parties, noisy visitors, criminal damage, verbal abuse, foul language and threats to other residents.
Ms Farrell had been given the tenancy on a probationary basis and by Christmas housing officers were already planning action to cut it short. In January, Wigan & Leigh Housing obtained an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction from Leigh County Court, prohibiting Ms Farrell from making excess noise, having numerous visitors and making threats towards her neighbours.
Farrell ignored the injunction, forcing Wigan & Leigh Housing to take the case for breach to Liverpool County Court, which granted a Suspended Committal Order, meaning that Farrell would be sent to prison if she breached the injunction again.
On 28th April, despite Farrell’s challenge, Wigan & Leigh Housing was eventually granted a Possession Order by Leigh County Court, requiring her to leave the property by 4pm on Tuesday 2nd May. Farrell failed to do so and was therefore evicted.
Wigan & Leigh Housing Chief Executive, Peter Gee says:
“Ms Farrell has made her neighbour’s lives a misery since she moved into the property, and we have taken the swiftest action possible to resolve the situation for them.
“Support has been provided for the witnesses throughout and I would personally like to thank them for their co-operation, and for their understanding that these issues cannot be dealt with overnight.
“Miss Farrell’s behaviour, and that of her visitors, will not be tolerated and we will take whatever action is necessary against any individual whose behaviour has a detrimental effect on the community. Warnings and threats will be followed through with legal action if that’s what it takes to resolve a problem.”
For more information, please contact Peter Gee on 01942 486507.