Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202401)
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repair work to the resident’s heating system; and Communication and handling of the complaint.
Formal casework decisions from the Housing Ombudsman Service on complaints against social landlords in England. Decisions include maladministration findings, reasonable redress, and cases outside jurisdiction.
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repair work to the resident’s heating system; and Communication and handling of the complaint.
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision not to replace the bathroom and the kitchen in the resident’s property. The associated formal complaint into this matter.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal cleaning. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about anti-social behaviour from a neighbour. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a new Housing Officer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of poor communication. Request to move property. Reports of poor staff conduct and alleged discrimination.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs and its failure to address them. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of recharges for the property. Its response to the resident’s request for copies of documents relating to the property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of multiple repairs to her property; associated complaint.
The complaint is about a letter sent by the landlord to the resident on 21 March 2022 concerning arears on the resident’s rent account.
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s communication regarding the completion of outstanding remedial work following its replacement of the resident’s bathroom. The landlord’s handling of repairs to an extractor fan.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a defective ventilation system. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord following repairs and maintenance to the car park streetlighting.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that communal facilities were connected to his electricity supply. The landlord’s handling of repairs needed in the property, including works to address damp, mould, water ingress and structural issues.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bath mixer tap. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty intercom system and concerns about the procedure for visitor’s access to his property The landlord's complaint handling
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the outstanding repairs to the resident’s bathroom.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for the landlord to financially support the installation of a driveway.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property.
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s representations about changes of ownership/changes in its company structure prior to purchase. The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of defects to his property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the transfer of the tenancy to the resident’s ex-partner. How the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler. The level of compensation awarded as redress to the complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of rodent infestation at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused due to the infestation.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a leak affecting the property. The landlord’s handling of works to make good damage caused by the leak. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about whether the rear garden is a communal space and who is responsible for its maintenance. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the horticulture payment. The level of customer service provided. The landlord’s complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s queries about her service charge. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour; complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler and heating system. The landlord’s complaint handling.
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various disrepair concerns; Service charge information; Complaint handling; Record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about multiple disrepair issues at his property; the amount of compensation offered by the landlord for the loss of cooking facilities; complaints handling.
This complaint is about: The landlord clearing the property before the end of the tenancy. The landlord's response to the resident’s request for compensation for personal items removed while clearing the property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about disrepair issues with: the windows in his property; the communal area. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that she did not receive services for which she was being charged. Handling of works required to the kitchen at the property. Complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise from a neighbouring property. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the work completed on the fascia boards. Request for a meter cupboard door to be replaced. Request for an outbuilding door to be replaced.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the: Downstairs toilet. Driveway.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the materials to be used to carry out remedial works. Response to the resident’s request that it buy back his 30% share in the property.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a refund of the communal service charge for cleaning services not provided. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of several outstanding repairs to the property, including leaks from the bathroom and kitchen.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reported blockages in the communal drain.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the repairs to the roof. Decision not to raise a complaint in response to the resident’s request. The landlord’s communication with the resident including comments she had been ‘vexatious and persistent’. The resident has also complained that the landlord has committed defamation …
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the repair of a storage heater. the associated complaint handling and offer of compensation.
The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident about: The cleaning of the communal areas. The rent and service charges increase.
The complaint is about: The resident’s allegation that the landlord breached General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the conduct of its staff member.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Handling of a transfer request. Complaint handling. The report also examines the landlord’s consideration of the resident’s vulnerabilities.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The sale of the residents’ shared ownership property. The associated complaint.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The conduct of the landlord’s staff. Record keeping concerning a previous survey. The landlord's response to the reports of outstanding repairs to the kitchen and bathroom. Advice relating to the resident’s responsibility for repairs. The Ombudsman has also …
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,023 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,476 | 513 | 709 |
| 2026 | 1,636 | 211 | 238 |