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Decisions

We publish decisions as part of our commitment to being open and transparent.

Decision reports do not include residents’ names, but we name landlords. They date from December 2020, and we publish them 3 months after the final decision date.

In some cases, we will not publish a decision if it is not in the resident’s or landlord’s interest. Or if we will compromise the resident’s anonymity. You can read more in our guidance on decisions.

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Onward Homes Limited (202122213)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202225263)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of an operative gaining access to the resident’s property. concerns that it held a key to the property without her knowledge.

Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202114993)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports that her property was overcrowded; repairs to the resident’s bathroom and kitchen; the resident’s reports of overgrown trees. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Sanctuary Housing Association (202111250)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of noise disturbance. Request to be transferred into a suitable property. Related complaint.

Sheffield City Council (202110792)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak affecting the communal area and the associated remedial repairs. The resident’s complaint.

The Abbeyfield Society (202127722)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the fire safety issues related to a stairlift in the property and the external fire escape. The resident’s concerns about the suitability of a neighbouring tenant in the building. The resident’s concerns about the treatment of staff in relation to Covid vaccinations.

The Guinness Partnership Limited (202209462)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the property; response to the resident’s reports regarding staff conduct; communication and complaint handling, including the level of compensation offered.

West Kent Housing Association (202206320)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the garden flooding, the associated works, and offer of compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.