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The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of a leak. Decision not to offer compensation in respect of damage caused to the flooring. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of tiling repairs in her kitchen and bathroom. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs at the property. Complaint handling.
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress into the resident’s property and the level of compensation it offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202114590 Yorkshire Housing Limited 1 March 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen replacement. This includes the following concerns: Disrespect shown to him and his home. The time it took for the works to be completed. The lack of communication about the programme of works, and the method and way the works were undertaken. Loss of food in freezer and the smell of rotten food. Stress and illness caused. The resident also complained about damage to his carpets during the works.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: the signup process. the condition of the flooring at the start of the tenancy. the heating. the door entry system. electrics comprising the oven and hob, external lights, and extractor fans. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding repairs to the property, following a mutual exchange.
This complaint is about the level of compensation the landlord offered to the resident following repairs to the property.