Section 4(a) adds a new paragraph (d) to subsection (2) of section 9A of Housing Act 1988, and subsection b) adds subsections (3), (4), and (5) to section 9A of the Housing Act 1988. Together these provisions amend the matters a judge must specifically consider when deciding whether to make an order for possession under the discretionary anti-social behaviour ground (14).
	Paragraph (d) of subsection (2), requires judges to specifically consider whether the person against whom the eviction order is sought has engaged with attempts by the landlord to resolve the behaviour.
	Subsections (3) to (5) provide that judges must give particular consideration to the impact of anti-social behaviour on fellow tenants in HMOs who share with the perpetrator accommodation or facilities within the HMO.
Part 1: Tenancy reform Chapter 1: Assured Tenancies Section 4: Possession for anti-social behaviour: relevant factors Effect