Anchor Hanover Group (202110135)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about a sinking fund service charge increase.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about a sinking fund service charge increase.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a rat infestation; a bedroom size/number of rooms appeal; repairs to: the cracked walls; the felt roof; the water pipes affecting the washing machine; the windows; damaged wood, and fascia boards; and a poor fitting back door.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: repairs for front door seals and a living room door. claims for compensation related to a kitchen cupboard falling off a wall and the condition external areas were left in after roof works. repairs for a vent and a back garage door. repairs for a disabled shower. a kitchen cupboard falling off the wall. a lack of major works. multiple repairs. windows. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a faulty heating and hot water system at the property. Complaint handling. Record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a report of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made against the resident. Retention and disclosure of an unsent letter about the report of antisocial behaviour. Use of its unreasonable complaints policy. Response to a request to change staff members dealing with the management of the resident’s tenancy. Handling of the loft ventilation system. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to reconnect his electricity supply. Request for permission to do works at his property. Complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of the service charge account for the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: works to an overhanging tree; the resident’s request for turf to be re-laid; and the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: a leak in the property, and; a request that it reimburse the resident for damage and costs incurred following the leak.
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour, which includes: threatening and physically abusive behaviour towards her and her family; sending handwritten notes; noise nuisance (loud music) at night; and the misuse of the communal area. The resident has also complained about the landlord’s handling of: the associated complaints; and the housing transfer application.