Antisocial Behaviour and Hate Policy
Glossary
This glossary defines key terms used throughout this policy.
Anonymous
a person not identified by name or of unknown name
Alleged
said, without proof, to have taken place or to have a specified illegal or undesirable quality
ASB
antisocial behaviour
Annoyance
the feeling or state of being annoyed; irritation
Conduct
the manner in which a person behaves, especially in a particular place or situation
Counter allegations
both parties involved in a situation make claims that the other person has done something wrong, often in a response to a previous accusation
Evidence
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
Hate
hate crime or hate incident
Hearsay
information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour
Nuisance
a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance
Perceive
interpret or regard in a particular way
Perpetrator
a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Persistent
continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
Possession proceedings
legal steps a landlord takes to regain possession of a property
Prospective tenant
an individual who is considering renting a property but hasn't yet signed a lease agreement
Proportionate
corresponding in size or amount to something else
Safeguarding
protecting people's health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect
Vetting
the process of performing a background check
Vulnerabilities
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally
Vexatious complaints
knowingly basing a complaint on rumour and gossip with the intention of causing harm