PSOW (Public Services Ombudsman for Wales) Resolved / Early Resolution

Linc Cymru Housing Association

PSOW-202204822 · Housing › Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) · Decision date: 14 December 2022

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Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) : Linc Cymru Housing Association Report Date 14/12/2022 Case Against Linc Cymru Housing Association Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) Case Reference Number 202204822 Outcome Early resolution Mr C complained that Linc Cymru Housing Association refused to move his meter reader into or close to his home, from a locked room in a central location. This meant that Mr C could not easily access his meter readings.

The Ombudsman found that the Association had made the meter room fully accessible to Mr C and its tenants, but failed to explain the reasons for its decision not to move the meter reader.

The Ombudsman sought the Association’s agreement to provide Mr C with a written explanation within one calander month.