A Manchester Housing Association have taken what is believed to be the first action in the country against a tenant for flouting social distancing rules
Mosscare St Vincent’s say the behaviour of the tenant caused harassment, alarm and distress to neighbouring residents, who were responsibly self-isolating following the rules outlined by the Government earlier this week which state that all households must stay at home and only leave the house when absolutely necessary said the Association.
Despite the new rules, the tenant in question continued to allow excessive numbers of visitors to come and go from the property as well as hosting noisy, disruptive parties.
The terms of the injunction granted prohibit the tenant from allowing any visitor to attend at their property, save for their children, until such time that the government guidance relating to social / physical distancing is officially lifted.
Matt Jones, Director of Customers at Mosscare St Vincent’s said ‘Residents must realise that the restrictions put in place by the Government are to minimise the spread of the virus and must be adhered to. We will continue to take appropriate action to ensure that residents living in our communities are kept safe during this time of unprecedented risk’.
