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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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Waltham Forest Council (202331573)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a caretaker contacted him about rubbish in the communal area. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that the landlord was obstructive and refused to accept his complaint by phone. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that a neighbour was smoking illegal substances. The resident’s reports about a general lack of accessibility in the landlord’s services because he is requested to use online services. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

B3 Living Limited (202227991)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of: Light pollution. Noise transference. Smells in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Charnwood Borough Council (202308618)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of a new kitchen. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

Great Places Housing Association (202300681)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Response to reports of a rodent infestation. Handling of reports relating to communal repairs and cleaning. Response to reports relating to a bad smell in the bathroom. Handling of the related complaint.

Haringey London Borough Council (202320122)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs including taps and pipework; metal sticking out of the bedroom floor; broken guttering; and damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

Kirklees Council (202308305)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the property, specifically relating to broken guttering and repointing. Response to the resident’s reports of damp, mould and water ingress.

Lewisham Council (202231986)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of damp and mould. Handling of repairs to the resident’s window, door, and stairs. Handling of heating issues. Handling of repairs to the roof. Handling of asbestos in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.