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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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Vivid Housing Limited (202328542)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

Brighter Places (202406094)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for a permanent decant. Arranging a quotation appointment with its contractor. The associated complaint.

Islington Council (202336503)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the building which caused water ingress to the resident’s property in 2023. Repairs to the building which caused water ingress to the resident’s property in 2024.

London Borough of Barnet (202312816)

The complaint is about the landlords handling of repairs to plasterwork in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

London Borough of Croydon (202338569)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the resident’s property and handling of her request for a decant. Damp and mould in the resident’s property. The complaint.

MHS Homes Ltd (202313074)

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns regarding information she was provided about the need for an external wall system inspection (EWS1) form.