Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) : Charter Housing Association (Part of the Pobl Group) Report Date 19/01/2024 Case Against Charter Housing Association (Part of the Pobl Group) Subject Repairs and maintenance (inc dampness/improvements and alterations eg central heating. double glazing) Case Reference Number 202307826 Outcome Early resolution Ms X raised a formal complaint concerning damp and mould to Charter Housing Association (Part of the Pobl Group) in November 2023. She complained that she has not received its response.
The Ombudsman found that the Association is still actively investigating her concerns and awaiting information but failed to update Ms X. This caused additional frustration for Ms X.
The Ombudsman decided to settle the complaint without and investigation. She sought and gained the Associations agreement to write to Ms X, within 2 weeks, apologising for failing to update her and to provide her with an explanation of the current position.