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The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damaged flooring following a leak. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for information about the increase in the rent and service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress in the bedroom. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A missed appointment on 3 October 2022. Contractors attending the property on 7 October 2022 and not completing repair works. Discrimination towards himself. Repairs to plastering within the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
The complaint is about the resident’s concerns regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a defective balcony door. The resident’s reports of damp. A subject access request made by the resident. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: proposal to carry out works outlined in a section 20 notice. handling of leaks in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks in the kitchen. Associated formal complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks causing damp, mould and damage to possessions. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a lack of heating. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a broken fence.
REPORT COMPLAINT 202344413 Birmingham City Council 19 December 2024 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. […]