Harlow District Council (202322940)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the gutter. The resident’s 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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the gutter. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns regarding access for gas safety checks (AGS). Reports of repairs, damp and mould, and a pest infestation. Concerns regarding charges for repairs. Requests for reasonable adjustments.
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the roof and guttering, communal wall area and a side gate.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a leasehold pre-sale pack, particularly: The accuracy of service charge accounts and interest on the account. A request for a full statement of account since 2012. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for information about major refurbishment …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation, following a missed gas safety check appointment .
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s windows.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The landlord charging him rent for 2 properties in 2017. Rent arrears due to the landlord’s failure to pay him compensation from a disrepair claim. Damp and mould and outstanding repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s handling …
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Foxes living under the property. Damp and mould. Leaks. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp, and mould. Reports of toilet repair issues. Request to be rehoused.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs required to unlevel flooring and internal openings.
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of remedial repairs to the bathroom following a leak.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports regarding the communal lights and concerns about the associated service charges. The landlord’s decision to issue TORT notices following a fire risk assessment. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns that service charges were not aligned with her tenancy agreement. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s associated complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repairs to the resident’s property. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the reports of flooding in her garden. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the standard of cleaning in communal areas .
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for: A radiator to be to be installed in her porch. Fencing to the back and side of the garden. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request to pay her service charge bill over an extended period. Handling of the resident's queries about the administration charge.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the standard of works to her home. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the conduct of contractors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a loss of heating and hot water.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of water ingress and associated damp and mould. complaint. We have also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s responsive repairs, including a paving slab to the front of the property and the rear garden fence.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Requests to replace and repair the front door. Associated complaint.
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when it was let to her.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to buy the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to an internal door and the windows at the property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s allocation of a property which the resident did not believe was safe, and its response when she moved out.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a contractor damaged her television and her subsequent request for compensation.
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of problems with her back garden. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's requests to remove waste from the area surrounding her home. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Remedial work to the resident’s garden . The resident’s request for her hedge to be replaced with fencing. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs for damp and mould. a bathroom replacement. the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s communications with the housing options team. repairs to the boiler. repairs to the radiator. a leak resulting in damp and mould. the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling. We …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference from other properties in the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s driveway. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A loss of heating and hot water. Delays completing repairs to a burst pipe affecting the car park. Delays completing repairs to a communal window.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs. The associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the impacts on the resident of leaks at the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould and associated repairs. Pest control reports. Antisocial Behaviour (ASB).
The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a bed bug and mice infestation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's requests for repairs following a flood. The resident’s request for compensation for damage following a flood.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a new kitchen. Concerns about the condition of the bathroom flooring. Reports of a faulty electric shower. Concerns about window cleaning. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak and the associated damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to her soffit and bathroom tiling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for repair to the steps and the handrail at the front of the property. The replacement of the resident’s front door. The associated complaint.
| 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 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |