A Bestwood man has been evicted from his council house after police found cannabis growing there.
Reece Frazer, 27, of Milverton Road, Bestwood Park, was evicted by Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Homes on February 8, after police discovered of 68 cannabis plants there.
Frazer was given until January 3 to leave the property, but failed to move.
Nottingham City Council then applied to the County Court to have bailiffs evict him.
Councillor Nicola Heaton, the authority’s portfolio holder for community services, said: “Nottingham City Council will always look to apply for possession if a tenant is convicted of storing, cultivating or supplying drugs at their address.
“We will not tolerate our properties being used for any illegal purpose.”
Gill Moy, director of housing services for Nottingham City Homes, said: “The cultivation and supply of drugs is a serious breach of the tenancy agreement and NCH operates a zero tolerance approach.
“Evicting anyone found guilty of using their property for illegal purposes means neighbours are able to live in their homes free from the fear of crime.
“It also enables us to free up a property for someone else on our housing register who will treat their home and neighbours with respect.”
In April last year, candidates standing to become Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner backed the idea of some cannabis users escaping prosecution.
Almost all of those in the running for the job said they were comfortable with users escaping court in certain circumstances.
