Abandoned vehicles can make a neighbourhood look undesirable and be a target for anti-social behaviour or arson. It is a criminal offence to abandon a vehicle.
How do you know if a vehicle has been abandoned? Check with your neighbours first, they may know who it belongs to. Check for the following signs too:
- Has the vehicle been stationary for a long period of time?
- Is the vehicle damaged or vandalised?
- Is it unroadworthy with broken windows, flat tyres etc?
- Has it been burnt out?
- Is it missing either of it’s registration plates?
- Have a look inside, does it contain any waste?
If you know the vehicle is on West Kent land, please complete our online ASB reporting form and attach a photo if possible.
If the item is not on our land, please contact the local authority who will arrange to remove it. You can find out who your local authority using the Gov.uk tool.
If you live in a neighbourhood managed by another agent or housing provider, you will need to contact that company.
Removing a vehicle involves lengthy legal processes and it could take a while to get it resolved.