Islington Council (202231232)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp in the property. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp in the property. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
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This investigation is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about one of its officers. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of heating and hot water loss. Reports of gas leaks. A report of a damaged tumble drier and a boiler leak. Reports of boiling water causing burns from the shower. Reports of a water ceiling leak and damage to a neighbour’s property. The landlord’s handling of water supply and water pressure issues at the property, including: A report of water discolouration. A leak to the sink following work to improve the water pressure. A washing machine left unconnected to the water supply after work to improve the water pressure. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a back door replacement. Handling of the resident’s rehousing request. Complaint handling.
This investigation is about: The condition of the resident’s home when he started his tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint that its actions caused the death of his pets and the loss of frozen food.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for new keys to his flat and bike shed.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Actions regarding the previous resident’s health condition and the handling of the previous resident’s reports of repair issues. Failure to clear the property for a home buyer’s survey prior to the resident moving in. Response to the resident’s reports of rising damp. Communication with the resident regarding its responsibility for repairs and maintenance.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould reports of noise from a neighbouring property request to be rehoused
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to damp and mould reports and the consequent handling of repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.