Trent & Dove Housing Limited (202200745)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of defects at the resident’s property.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of defects at the resident’s property.
The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: reports of repair for: the kitchen and lounge flooring; the cistern; the chipped sink and bath; the broken gate; damp and mould; the skirting board; and the subsequent complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident's request for replacement windows; and the subsequent complaint.
The complaint is about: The condition of the property at the beginning of the tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s repair to his boiler; and the subsequent complaint.
The complaint is about the level of compensation awarded to the resident for the time taken to repair his boiler. The Ombudsman has also considered complaint handling.
The complaint is about the redress offered by the landlord following a refund of service charges.
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's query about grounds maintenance. This was following concerns raised about an overhanging tree and the maintenance of a path. The Ombudsman also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: an infestation of mice; general repair issues including damp and mould in the upstairs of the property, leaks, and cracks in the plaster; and the subsequent complaint.