Read our damp and mould report focusing on Awaab's Law

Decisions

Our decisions are published as part of our commitment to being open and transparent. The decisions are anonymised so residents’ names are not used, but landlords are named. The decisions date from December 2020, and are published 3 months after the final decision date. In some cases, we may decide not to publish a decision if it is not in the resident’s or landlord’s interest or the resident’s anonymity may be compromised. You can read more in our guidance on decisions.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202119915)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould including its handling of the resident’s repair requests, including roof, window,              brickwork, and extractor fan repairs. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be compensated for the damage caused to their possessions by damp. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about an infestation of pests. The landlord’s response to the resident’s rehousing request. The landlord’s consideration of the resident’s disability, health and wellbeing. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

Tower Hamlets Homes (202209911)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress into the resident’s property and the level of compensation it offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Yorkshire Housing Limited (202114590)

  REPORT COMPLAINT 202114590 Yorkshire Housing Limited 1 March 2023   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. […]

Ashford Borough Council (202106882)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen replacement. This includes the following concerns: Disrespect shown to him and his home. The time it took for the works to be completed. The lack of communication about the programme of works, and the method and way the works were undertaken. Loss of food in freezer and the smell of rotten food. Stress and illness caused. The resident also complained about damage to his carpets during the works.