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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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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202310117)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident's reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of requested improvements. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. This Service has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

Southern Housing (202213583)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the windows and French doors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Southern Housing (202337318)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to: The resident's reports about heating and hot water.  The resident's reports about a patio door and windows. The landlord's complaint handling

Stonewater Limited (202334622)

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of damp and mould at the property. the level of compensation it offered to the resident in its response to her complaint.

The Riverside Group Limited (202212964)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The level of service charges. Cracks in the brickwork of the property. The upkeep of communal benches.

Ashford Borough Council (202308502)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows. Damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

Bristol City Council (202233143)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request to move by means of a mutual exchange.

Home Group Limited (202303198)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), by her upstairs neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Hyde Housing Association Limited (202318965)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the heating and hot water system. Reports of pests in the property. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports of damp and mould. The maintenance of communal areas.