TENANT Ben Bushnell claims he is the victim of a witch hunt as he faces eviction from his Calne flat.

Ben, 33, has been accused of smoking cannabis and holding loud parties at the flat at Pym House owned by Green Square.

But he claims this is wrong and he does not even own a stereo. He says he will lose the right to see his daughters if he has his home taken away.

He said: “I have recently won a court case to allow my daughters to visit. But without an address I will lose that.” He says he has also been accused of other anti-social behaviour but denies everything.

He said: “This is the lowest I have been. I am really struggling. I do not know what to do.”

“It is completely demoralising to be accused of these things – I’m accused of playing loud music – I don’t even have a stereo.”

He was given the property after been homeless and living in his sister’s shed for three months.

He said: “Greensquare are evicting me. But I have done nothing wrong.”

His father Stephen is backing his son and said: “It has all the hallmarks of a witch hunt and to make an example out of my son due to the out of control behaviour of other residents on the estate.”

He has pleaded with Green Square to allow his son to say. He wrote to them saying: “I’m looking for empathy from Green square in hope that they could overturn the eviction notice so that we can work together for a man who is all but lost to society in the hope that given the right help he can prove that he is a good tenant.”

In the letter he gave background to his son’s problems and said: “Ben is 33 and was diagnosed with dyslexia and learning difficulties.

“We have the man we have today, a good man, who is not shy of hard work and has never broken the law, thus has NO criminal record, not even a parking fine. I have read the list of events that have led to where we are now, and I have to say I was astounded by what I have read.

“If the eviction goes ahead it will cause him exceptional hardship, as he really has nowhere else to go and would send his mental health to spiral out of control. Covid 19 has a lot to answer for please let’s not make it any worse for him.”

It is understood that Ben must move out by the end of September or face court action.

Green Square declined to comment on the specific case but Anna Kelly, GreenSquare’s tenancy enforcement manager, said “For anyone on the receiving end of antisocial behaviour it can be frustrating, distressing and also make them feel unsafe, which is why taking action when necessary is a priority for us.

“With most people spending more time at home in recent months, GreenSquare’s tenancy enforcement team has been working hard to ensure that customers can enjoy the safe and peaceful environment they are entitled to.

“We work hard to support all customers and help them to sustain their tenancies. 

"This will always include clear communication about any issues of concern and the opportunity to address these and avoid further action being taken."