Neighbour with Mental Health Issues

[Jed23]

Good Morning and hello to everyone

I've had problems with my neighbour for over 2 years, there have been 4 ASBRAC meetings its is not determined if she has capacity or not.

She persistently puts items through my letterbox and boxes outside my door, I find the behaviour harassing to say the least.

The things she is putting through my letter box are keys belonging to her property and money. I wonder if someone can advise?

(The neighbour is putting the money and keys inside an enveloped with my name on it and putting it through my letterbox - I was advised by the Council just to leave the keys on her mat outside the door, this I have done).

-impinging on my personal space putting things through my letterbox, leaving things outside my door.
- Added risk of her bringing covid 19 to my door. ( I am in isolation and at high risk)
- Legal ramifications. - should she accuse me of stealing
- returning said items how to ?
- witnesses if returning items?

I will be emailing the Council and Police concerning this but to date they have not been much help in advising me.

Appreciate any advice concerning this matter, to safeguard myself against any ramification this situation may cause.

Thank you

[Celestine]

Hello and welcome. This must be a frustrating issue to deal with, especially with it going on for over 2 years. Has her behaviour towards you ever been aggressive or hostile?*
Unfortunately, the behaviour you have already described in your post would probably not be treated as urgent or high risk by authorities. The Covid19 pandemic has made the situation more stressful for you in isolation, but also makes it less likely anything will be done about it promptly.*
Has she ever accused you of stealing the keys or money?
Other than when you have post due from your postie, I would personally duck tape a plastic bag inside the letter box to catch any items coming through, that way you could open your door and toss the bag back to her step without touching any items?
I'm sorry this doesn't solve the bigger problem of living next door to someone with mental health issues which can manifest in ways which impact on you. It's unlikely she knows what she is doing and needs attention from near neighbours in odd ways. Take care xx

[Jed23]

Thanks Celestine - I'm trying to be one step ahead of the game, ie legal ramification for holding onto the money, if returning the money, witnesses etc. reporting to cover my back and avoid dealing with any problems that may arise from this anti social behaviour.

She is hostile toward me, accuses me of other things which are not true and has assaulted me previously and persistent harassment, too many things to go into detail. I think I need legal advice on this situation.

[sloane82]

If she has assaulted you then have you reported it to the police I would go to your nearest police station or call them calling is the better option do you know anything about her is she ex forces or that she feels bullied etc or just has mental health problems?

[Jed23]

If she has assaulted you then have you reported it to the police I would go to your nearest police station or call them calling is the better option do you know anything about her is she ex forces or that she feels bullied etc or just has mental health problems?

The police have records on her already, historically its the neighbour who has attempted to bully, intimidate and harass me as well as the assault, (that was 2 years ago). I have been trying ever since to get her removed. The mental health are dragging their heals they won't say either way if she has capacity or not, she is in her 70s and I am in my 60s.

Everything has been reported 4 ASBRAC meetings and still no resolve. The current issue is as above.

[Jed23]

I've just had emails from police and council and after all the ASBRAC meetings they are leaving it in the hands of mental health, so the situation has not changed, the neighbour remains in her flat, she continues to deteriorate in mental health and continues with her threatening and disturbing behaviour. The council say its not appropriate to take civil injunctions to stop the behaviour.

Is there any reason why I do not have civil or human rights in this situation?

[sloane82]

Bit odd if she has not committed a crime or hurt anyone?

[sloane82]

Sorry if she has not committed a crime or hurt anyone then not sure if there is much you can do?