SYDNEY—A crackdown by authorities on noisy and anti-social behaviour in NSW's public housing has resulted in 40 households facing eviction if caught again.
Housing Minister Matt Brown said the action was launched after his department employed 17 new anti-social behaviour officers in June last year, increasing the number to 19.
"Between June and October 2007, these officers resolved 190 cases of anti-social behaviour including some longstanding and complex matters," Mr Brown said in a statement today.
"That's 190 less flash points in the community, making these places safer and more peaceful for everyone."
In one of the cases the officers dealt with, a mother was ordered to undergo parenting classes and to send a letter to neighbours apologising for the noisy parties and vandalism caused by her children.
The incidents have since stopped.
In another case, a woman was evicted following repeated warnings related to rowdy drunken behaviour by her visitors.
There were 45 cases where officer intervention did not resolve the issue - resulting in them being referred to the independent Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT).
Forty tenants were then handed a specific performance order by the CTTT, which means they could be evicted if they breach their tenancy agreement again.
"We take strong action where people are acting poorly, such as playing loud music, throwing wild parties, intimidating neighbours - all the stuff that makes it a nightmare to be in your own home," Mr Brown said.
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