Lambeth Council (202217300)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to the bathroom and toilet. Reports of repairs required to kitchen door where mice entered property. Associated formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests: That the cleaners stop using bleach or strong chemical cleaning products in the communal areas outside her home. To be notified when communal works are to be completed, including gardening, window cleaning, and repairs. To be informed on what pest control measures the landlord was using and for it to stop using these measures, as she feels it is cruel and potentially harmful. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents’ complaint about delays progressing their Right to Acquire application.
The complaint is about the: Landlord’s handling of the reports of anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance. Landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the neighbour’s CCTV to be taken down. Landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the neighbour to move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint concerns the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damage to the building, paving, and the management company’s response. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the conduct of the landlord’s staff in relation to the: Handling of the resident’s request to move. Formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for part of the communal garden to be separated for their sole use.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to resolve water ingress at the property. Handling of reports of mould. Communication with the resident. Complaint Handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.