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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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Derwent Housing Association Limited (202015548)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of mould in the property; the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the resident’s request for a property transfer; a notice to quit it issued to the resident.

Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202010483)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the removal of the communal fire alarm at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required at the property following the installation of the communal fire alarm. Decision to include charges for the maintenance of the communal fire alarm in the service charge. Complaints handling.

Norwich City Council (201914385)

This complaint is about: a. the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance; b. the landlord’s complaint handling.

One Vision Housing Limited (202005637)

The complaint is about: The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff during a phone call on 24 August 2020. The landlord’s communication with the resident about her reports of issues with her neighbours.

Sanctuary Affordable Housing Limited (201914180)

The complaint was about: The landlord‘s response to the resident’s report of rodent infestation, including the level of compensation offered to the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling, including delays in responses.

Your Housing Group Limited (202016452)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour consisting of neighbours leaving rubbish and personal items in communal areas. The landlord’s complaint handling.

Aster Group Limited (202111598)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour.

Brent Council (202000712)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Repairs within the resident’s property and within her block prior to July 2017. Concerns raised about renovation works to the resident’s block of flats between 2003 and 2005. The resident’s concerns that there was no caretaker for the building, and that the windows to the block had not been cleaned externally for over 25 years. The resident’s concerns that other tenants had died within their properties, and their bodies had been left to deteriorate. A leak affecting the property. The resident’s concerns about antisocial behaviour within her block. Repairs within the resident’s property and her block from July 2017 onwards. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.