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About Spotlight reports
Our Spotlight reports concentrate on themes from our casework.
We conduct in-depth research and visit landlords for first-hand observations. The reports provide learning and guidance to help landlords avoid further complaints.
They also let residents know more about their rights.
Repairs and maintenance
Spotlight report on repairs and maintenance
This report reveals a 474% increase in repair complaints. Exploring the critical role trust plays in effective repairs and maintenance.
Attitudes, respect, and rights
Spotlight on attitudes, respect, and rights
This report looks at how landlords can respond effectively to residents. And how to do so without stigma or marginalisation.
Knowledge and Information Management (KIM)
Spotlight report on knowledge and information management
The housing crisis requires modern and agile services. This report reveals how weaknesses in data and information hold landlords back.
Follow up: Spotlight report on knowledge and information management
This report reviews our May 2023 Spotlight report on knowledge and information management.
Damp and mould
Spotlight report on damp and mould
Damp and mould can be a complex and frustrating issue. It’s important landlords demonstrate learning from these complaints. We encourage all landlords to review the case studies and learning in this report.
Follow up: Spotlight report on damp and mould
This report reviews our October 2021 Spotlight report on damp and mould.
Noise complaints
Spotlight report on noise complaints
This report explores how landlords handle key issues with noise complaints. It shows the real problems residents face, how landlords responded, and what needs to change to deliver better outcomes.
Follow up: Spotlight report on noise complaints
This report reviews our October 2022 Spotlight report on noise complaints.
Private freeholders and managing agents
Spotlight report on landlords’ engagement with private freeholders and managing agents
This report provides several lessons for landlords on effective managing agent response.
Dealing with cladding complaints
Spotlight report on dealing with cladding complaints
This report provides lessons and practical recommendations. We focus on areas that are within the landlords’ control when dealing with cladding complaints.
Complaints about heating, hot water, and energy
Spotlight report on complaints about heating, hot water, and energy
This report shares lessons from over 200 investigations. It will help social landlords prevent repeat issues and improve services.
Leasehold, shared ownership, and new builds
Spotlight report on leasehold, shared ownership, and new builds
This report shares insight from 2,000 leaseholders and shared owner complaints.
Complaints about repairs
Spotlight report on complaints about repairs
Find out why repairs trigger so many complaints and what landlords can do to fix the root cause.