[F185AProceedings for possession [F2on non-absolute grounds] : anti-social behaviourE+W
(1)This section applies if the court is considering under section 84(2)(a) whether it is reasonable to make an order for possession on ground 2 set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2 (conduct of tenant or other person).
(2)The court must consider, in particular—
(a)the effect that the nuisance or annoyance has had on persons other than the person against whom the order is sought;
(b)any continuing effect the nuisance or annoyance is likely to have on such persons;
(c)the effect that the nuisance or annoyance would be likely to have on such persons if the conduct is repeated.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 85A inserted (30.6.2004 for E. and 30.9.2004 for W.) by Anti-social Behaviour Act 2004 (c. 38), ss. 16(1), 93(2); S.I. 2004/1502, art. 2(a)(v) (subject to Sch.); S.I. 2004/2557, art. 2(a)(iii), Sch.
F2Words in s. 85A heading inserted (20.10.2014 for E., 21.10.2014 for W.) by Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (c. 12), s. 185(1)(2)(c)(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 10 (with ss. 21, 33, 42, 58, 75, 93); S.I. 2014/2590, art. 2(h); S.I. 2014/2830, art. 2(g)(v)