Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202220456)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s front door. Reports of rats in the garden. A decant. Complaints.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s front door. Reports of rats in the garden. A decant. Complaints.
The complaint concerns the landlord’s request for the resident to remove a wood burner they had installed in the property.
The resident’s complaint was about outstanding repairs and snagging, staff behaviour, delay to the resident’s uncle's housing application and the resident’s application to succeed, theft at the property and the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a faulty extractor fan, the associated complaint, and compensation offer.
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.