Is 85 too old to move?

if you move there is always the chance that the same thing will happen again in your new accommodation. I knew someone that that happened to - and they had a move arranged by the HA to another HA house.

If the tenant is paying rent it is possible with patience, to get them moved. You need to contact either the council or police who can advise on keeping an incident diary and how to report issues. Even better if you can get other tenants to do the same.
I and lots of neighbours had issues with an unsociable neighbour a while back. She was moved after we all produced incident diaries and constantly reported issues. Don't feel you have to move as you could end up worse off.

My parents lived in a social housing flat, not an age specific one but they rarely had problems until Social Service moved in a 17 year old boy. Loud music, constant stream of young visitors, definite smell of pot in the stairwell, etc. Everyone complained to the HA and eventually he was moved out. So it is worth getting your neighbours to complain too and hopefully will prove much more disruptive to your life. Good luck.

If you move to private rental you will lose the security that HA offers. Private landlords can give you notice when they decide it suits them.

I think Nankins has moved

If you suspect the neighbour is dealing drugs from his rented property, you have a way to get him evicted, then you won't need to move. His landlord will get rid .

You can report this completely anonymously to

<https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously>

Crime stoppers forward it to police. There is absolutely no risk of the tip-off ever being linked back to you.

Please report to the police if you think there is drug dealing in your neighbourhood - there is currently a national initiative to disrupt this activity (please ensure this is anonymous, use crimestoppers.uk.org)

Also, do not let age be a barrier, if you would like to move, then move to somewhere you will be happy 💐

Where have you gone Nannakins?
You've had a lot of sound advice, do you intend to take it?

Letter of complaint to the HA who should have a complaints procedure anyway, copies to Police, MP, Councillors, Environmental Health.
Citizens Advices will help you write the letter, they have templates.
The tenant is responsible for the behaviour of their visitors.
You are entitled to a quiet enjoyment of your tenancy.
HA in breach of Contract (Tenancy Agreement)
Keeping a diary is essential, take pics, if you open Video
on your phone you can record sound too
Good luck OP its hell I know, been there.

There is a site, online, curiously enough, called
Neighbours from Hell which you may find enlightening.

I would definitely stay put rather than moving to a situation which might turn out to be even worse. With the HA you at least have a landlord that will probably have a code of conduct and can be relied upon to follow rules. I would contact the HA with a list of your complaints and get it signed by any other tenants of the same opinion and give them a chance to sort out the problems.

Or even the fire!

Get your local Councillor or MP involved. The HA should be addressing the concerns raised by you and others.

“Better the devil you know….” Immediately sprang to my mind! Whilst I can understand you find the present situation unpleasant, what on earth makes you think moving is the answer? We none of us know from one day to the next how our living conditions can change and be adversely affected by other people’s behaviour and habits but my advice would be to deal with the problem you are facing as best you can, rather than risk jumping from the frying pan into the fryer!

85 is not too old to move. But allowing a noisy tenant to drive you from your happy home is no way to live. As others have said - you have NO guarantee that things would be better elsewhere, and moving costs in money and energy.

I wouldn't risk a private rental - my understanding is you can only get a 12 month tenancy. That doesn't necessarily mean you would have to move, but you might have to - or you might be asked to pay a higher rent each year.

It might be helpful to write to your local MP and explain what is happening. If you have a good MP - and some are - they would hopefully investigate this. As others have said, try to join with other neighbours who might be feeling equally upset by the situation.

As other posters have said, gather as much information as possible and document it - antisocial incidents, late visits, noisy visitors, loud music, etc, etc, and record music if possible.

I hope you can get some help. It must be very upsetting.

Several different friends living in rented have had landlord sell up in the last few years, and their stress of finding somewhere else is indescribable. When they've jumped through all the hoops of getting somewhere else, it's much more expensive and miles away.

I’m 73 and moved 4 years ago and I should think seriously about moving, it’s very tiring, it took me an awful long time to settle in and start a new circle of friends I wouldn’t do it again, try to get together with neighbours you’ll be able to do more as a group.

Drugs very much are delivered by post! My work is with criminals and a man I know has recently been jailed for receiving drug deliveries by mail. It sounds as if your unpleasant neighbour could well be dealing drugs on some scale. If the police were informed, he would be arrested.

Many housing associations now have properties specifically for older tenants (not just over 55's) and you might find that if you speak to your association they would try to find you a property that suits you better. Private renting is not for the faint hearted as you have far less security of tenure.

The problem is the anti social tenant so do something about him. Better stay where you are and sort him out along side with the other tenants.

Talk to Age UK and Citizen's Advice, also your local councillors. You could also try your local tv or radio station.

Kicking up a fuss - with other residents to get this nuisance dealt with is far less effort and less destructive than moving - and there is no gurantee that this kind of problem will not atise in any new place you move to.

You are caught between a rock and a hard place, any solution to this problem is going to be disruptive and difficult, but, in my opinion. dealing with the problem where you are will be less disruptive than moving.

People are advising the poster to move. However what’s to say she’s won’t have the same problem in another house or flat?
The trouble is, you can never guarantee, or have control over, whoever moves in next door.

Gather evidence. Record loud music and parcel deliveries and contact the Noise Environmental Officer at the Council. Getting private accommodation is difficult and I heard in some cases landlords want 6 months rent up front. As a pensioner you nay not even meet the earnings requirements. Private is not secure and the landlord can sell up or increase the rent any time. You are better off staying put and getting support from other residents to have this person evicted.

I have had antisocial neighbours and it can't be addressed, there's no dealing with stupidity. Moving is the only answer, I had to do it myself. You're not to old and you'll not find it easy at your age. But if you stay your health will be compromised.......best of luck.

Yes, I know it is hard to make a fuss, you do not need that, but if you have complained to HA with no result, have a word with your local police, who may know him already.

If you feel illegal drugs are being delivered by post, contact you local sorting office or speak to the postman.

If you do feel you have to move, ask your HA to offer you alternatives and take your time