Behave or else!Byline: Mike Underwood Housing chiefs have told the parents of a teenage terror to curb his behaviour or face eviction The removal of a tenant from possession of premises in which he or she resides or has a property interest done by a landlord either by reentry upon the premises or through a court action. . The 15-year-old, who is the subject of an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO ASBO Brit antisocial behaviour order ), is thought to be a ringleader ring·lead·er n. A person who leads others, especially in illicit or informal activities. ringleader Noun a person who leads others in illegal or mischievous actions Noun 1. of a gang plaguing residents in Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough. And after being swamped with complaints about the youth, Middlesbrough Council is now planning to serve a notice of intent to evict the family - unless the teenage tearaway's behaviour improves. Police are regularly called to tackle the 30-strong gang and last week two officers were injured when four youths attacked them as they went to arrest a youth for breaching an ASBO. Barry Coppinger, Middlesbrough Council's executive member for public protection, said: "If you or any member of your family are involved in anti-social behaviour, you will be the loser and you risk losing a great deal. "The course of action we are taking shows we are determined to use all the sanctions available to us to stop gang nuisance and restore peace of mind to decent neighbourhoods." He added: "We work closely with residents and are grateful for their support - we are sure that together we can beat anti-social behaviour." Middlesbrough Council's enforcement officers have a caseload case·load n. The number of cases handled in a given period, as by an attorney or by a clinic or social services agency. caseload Noun of between 70 and 80 cases and have vowed to take action as quickly as possible to stamp out to put an end to by sudden and energetic action; to extinguish; as, to stamp out a rebellion s>. See also: Stamp gang nuisance. Middlesbrough Council said it takes a "very serious" view of the youth's constant bad behaviour and confirmed it is planning to serve a notice of intent to seek possession of his parents' council house. Mike Clark, council spokesman, said: "He lives with them so if the situation does not improve, they could be evicted." The council's power to evict troublesome families is highlighted in its housing tenancy agreements. The agreements outline to tenants that they are responsible for their family's behaviour and for the behaviour of regular visitors to their homes. Mr Clark added: "A tenant has to ensure that their household isn't responsible for anti-social behaviour - not just to their neighbours but to anyone who lives in the wider neighbourhood. We have established all this through court cases." The teenager is a member of a gang which is making life a misery for residents living near the Saltersgill Avenue parade of shops. The council has also sent warning letters to other youths identified as gang members. |
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