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The complaint refers to: The landlord’s introduction of a communal caretaking service and service charge for this. The resident’s concerns about the level of service charge and her request for this to be removed. The resident’s concerns about the frequency and standard of service received. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202002206 Newham Council 20 July 2021 Our approach What we can and cannot consider is called the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction and is governed by the Housing Ombudsman Scheme. The Ombudsman must determine whether a […]
The landlord’s handling of a reoccurring leak from the flat above the resident’s property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a leak at his property and the subsequent damage that occurred; advice regarding the resident’s application for consideration of medical grounds for his transfer application; response following missed appointments by its repair operatives; complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its staff and the issuing of a tenancy caution.
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and cold in his home. The landlord’s complaints handling.
The resident’s complaint is about the level of rent they are being charged.
The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of fly infestation at their property.
The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of ASB reports made against the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of repairs to the resident's front door. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.