Neighbourhood issues

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This section deals with antisocial behaviour and other problems with neighbours, including boundary disputes. It also has information on residents' associations and planning issues, and explains what you can do if you're unhappy about a planned development in your area.

Antisocial behaviour

This section explains what antisocial behaviour is in the eyes of the law and what you can do about it if you are having problems in your area. If your neighbours are complaining about you, this section will help you to work out where you stand. Read more 

Boundary disputes

If you're not sure where the boundaries of your house or garden are, or if you've been having arguments with your neighbour about who owns what, this page can help. Read more 

Tenants' and residents' associations

Tenants' and residents' associations provide a collective voice for people who live in the same area, or who have the same landlord. Members work together to improve housing and environmental standards in their neighbourhood. This page looks at what tenants' and residents' associations can achieve, and how you can set one up. Read more 

Neighbourhood watch

If you're having problems with crime or vandalism in your area, or if you simply want to keep your area free of these problems, you might be interested in joining a neighbourhood watch group. This page has more information. Read more 

Planning and building work

This section looks at how you may be affected if the council, Scottish Government or other authority, or your neighbours or a private company are carrying out building or development work in your area. If you're opposed to the work, you may be able to put a stop to it, or you may be entitled to compensation. This applies to home owners and tenants. Read more 

Illegal cannabis factories

Cannabis factories are set up to mass produce the drug cannabis. If you suspect a cannabis factory is operating in your area, you should report it to Crimestoppers as soon as possible. Cannabis factories can cause fire risks Read more 

Problems with animals

This page looks at problems with animals in your area and explains what you can do if dogs or other pets are causing a nuisance in your neighbourhood. It also includes information on what to do if you find a stray dog, or suspect someone is being cruel to an animal. Read more