Our decisions are published as part of our commitment to being open and transparent. The decisions are anonymised so residents’ names are not used, but landlords are named. The decisions date from December 2020, and are published 3 months after the final decision date. In some cases, we may decide not to publish a decision if it is not in the resident’s or landlord’s interest or the resident’s anonymity may be compromised. You can read more in our guidance on decisions.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the resident following damage to the property caused by flooding. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be reimbursed for damage caused to her personal belongings. The associated complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s roof and guttering, including delayed appointments and damages caused to the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.
The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s: Reports of window repairs. Reports of issues in the communal areas. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Paying the same service charge for a concierge service as other blocks when not receiving the same value from the service. The night concierge service being commissioned without consulting the residents in advance. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s enquiries and requests for information about the night concierge service. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about works to the bin store cupboard commencing without a Section 20 consultation. Reports of dissatisfaction with the works to the bin store. Reports of being without heating or hot water. Associated formal complaint.
The residents have complained about the landlord’s handling of repairs issues, in particular: The installation of a new front door. Damp and mould. The bathroom light. The installation of an extractor fan in the kitchen. The Service has also investigated the landlord’s communication and complaint handling including the level of compensation awarded.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the property. The resident’s concerns about staff conduct.
The landlord’s handling of the following: the residents report of draughty windows in need of repair. Outstanding works from beginning of tenancy including gaps to back door, removal of rubbish from side of property, replacement of damaged fence panels. Repairs to the bathroom shower, basin tap and door. The subsequent complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a replacement kitchen. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the registration of the lease or title to the property. Response to the resident's request to complete outstanding works. Handling of the complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.