Housing associations have recently acquired a range of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). This study looks at how associations are making use of both newly acquired and longer-established legal responses to disorder as well as the other forms of action being taken to combat the problem. The research was conducted by Hal Pawson, Emma Davidson and Nicole Lederle of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. The report should be read in conjunction with the wider review of social landlords’ use of legal action to tackle ASB recently conducted on behalf of Communities and Local Government.