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Total Cases
22
PFEOs Issued
£3,700
Compensation
FTS/HPC/PF/24/2715
10 Dec 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the lack of valid VAT invoices. The tribunal found the factor had not provided them and proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order requiring the factor to provide the invoices or alternative documentation.

"The Property Factor is ordered to provide the Homeowner with either valid VAT invoices or confirmation of compliant practices."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/1658
10 Dec 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor allowed some residents to personalize communal gardens while rejecting her proposal for benches. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the code of conduct and dismissed the complaint.

"The Tribunal noted that it seems clear that relationships amongst some of the owners at Homeross House are not good and are, at times, antagonistic, but however regrettable that might be for owners who are looking to enjoy a quiet retirement, it is not an issue that the property factors can resolve."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/4104
11 Nov 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of charges and lack of a written statement. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the code of conduct, citing acceptable reasons for delays and system errors.

FTS/HPC/LM/23/3665
18 Jul 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained, and the tribunal initially issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO) ordering the factor to pay compensation. The factor then complied with the order, and the tribunal certified the compliance.

"The Tribunal order the Respondent to pay to the Applicant the sum of £350 for her time, effort, and inconvenience."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/3593
04 Jan 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide evidence of notifying the property factor about their concerns, as required by the rules. The tribunal found the application was not lodged correctly.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/3720
27 Dec 2023
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and evidence of notifying the property factor about their concerns, as required by the rules.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/3985
03 Aug 2023
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowners complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to conduct an audit, pay each homeowner £100, and pay Dr. Anderson an additional £600.

"The Property Factor was ordered to pay compensation for the distress, frustration and inconvenience caused as a result of the Property Factor’s failure to comply with the Code."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/0721
07 Sep 2022
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Property Factor Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to pay £400 compensation for distress and inconvenience. The factor has since complied with the order.

"The Property Factor was required to pay the Homeowner £400 from their own funds to compensate for the distress, frustration and inconvenience caused."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/0929
12 Aug 2022
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of a fire alarm upgrade tender process and the complaints procedure. The tribunal found the factor breached the code of conduct by not handling the complaint appropriately and ignoring the homeowner's concerns, and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The Homeowner was told “in no uncertain terms” that his opinion regarding the technical issues he outlined in his complaint were not agreed with by the Factor and that they would be proceeding as they saw fit unless he produced evidence to support his complaint."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0602
06 Aug 2021
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to respond to communications, provide financial information, and follow their complaints procedure. The tribunal found the factor in breach of their duties and ordered them to pay £400 in compensation.

"The property factor failed to reply timeously to communications, failed to make available all financial information, and failed to follow their own complaints procedure."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0603 + others
06 Aug 2021
PFEO Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's failures to comply with the Code of Conduct and their duties. The tribunal found the factor had failed in multiple areas, including providing information and responding to requests, and proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The Committee found that the Factor had failed to carry out the property factor's duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/1125
29 Jul 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of the alarm system upgrade, corridor heating, and other charges. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties, correctly interpreted the deed, and dismissed the homeowner's complaints.

FTS/HPC/PF/20/1983
18 Jun 2021
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to follow proper procedures and provide clear information. The tribunal found the factor failed to comply with the code of conduct regarding management fees, misleading information, and not responding to inquiries. The tribunal ordered the factor to pay £500 compensation.

"The tribunal determines that the property factor has failed to comply with the Property Factor’s duties in this regard."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0604 + 11 others Kyle Court
02 Jun 2021
PFEO Rejected

The homeowner complained about the factor's failures to comply with the Code of Conduct and their duties. The tribunal found the factor had failed in multiple areas, including providing information and responding to requests. The tribunal proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The Committee found that the Factor had failed to carry out the property factor's duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/20/2597
22 Mar 2021
PFEO PFEO Issued

The homeowner complained about unclear management fees. The tribunal found the factor had addressed the issue and provided compensation, so no further order was needed.

"The property factor provided a cheque for £150 and a revised copy of the ‘Our Management Fees Explained’ document. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience you have experienced in resolving your concerns."
FTS/HPC/PF/20/2213, FTS/HPC/PF/20/2109, FTS/HPC/PF/20/2156
08 Jan 2021
Unknown

The tribunal dismissed the complaints of three homeowners because they had not properly notified the property factor of their issues before applying to the tribunal. The tribunal will proceed with the complaint of the fourth homeowner who had followed the correct procedure.

"The property factor’s omission to mention them in his notification to the Property Factor in addition to the failure of the other three applicants to notify the Property Factor directly of their application to the First-tier Tribunal has removed the Property Factor’s ability to resolve their complaint."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/3373
18 Feb 2020
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide requested information. The tribunal found the homeowner did not respond to requests for information and rejected the application.

FTS/HPC/PF/19/0216
02 May 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's decision to increase funding to the contingency fund without a vote. The tribunal found the factor was within its rights to make the decision and did not breach its duties.

FTS/HPC/PF/18/2318
19 Nov 2018
PFEO Failure to Comply

The tribunal is considering issuing a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO) because the factor may have failed to fulfill their duties. The tribunal is giving the factor and other parties 14 days to make representations.

"The tribunal is likely to proceed to make a property factor enforcement order without seeking further representations from the parties if no representations are received within that timescale."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/0796; 0797-0799; 0801-0809
06 Sep 2018
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the factor's failures to comply with the Code of Conduct and their duties. The tribunal found the factor had failed in multiple areas, including providing information and responding to requests, and proposed a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The Committee found that the Factor had failed to carry out the property factor's duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/0822
26 Jun 2018
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to comply with the Property Factor Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, which the factor subsequently complied with.

"The Factor is required, within four weeks of the date that the PFEO is issued, to repay to the Homeowner all sums referred to in the Notices of Potential Liability for Costs that relate to anything other than maintenance or work."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/0282
01 Jun 2018
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about being charged for lighting work after selling their property. The tribunal found the factor had followed proper procedures and that the homeowner was liable for the costs. No compensation was awarded.

FTS/HPC/PF/17/0089
04 Oct 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to inform them of debt recovery problems of other homeowners, leading to an unexpected bill. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Code and ordered them to pay £100 compensation and refund late payment charges.

"We consider the Respondent's failure to provide this information to constitute a breach of Code Section 4.6."
FTS/HPC/LM/17/0096
01 Aug 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about various issues, including misleading information and failure to maintain the property. The tribunal found the property factor had not breached their duties and dismissed the complaint.

"The property factors had advised owners that there was one non-payer, despite non-payment by at least 3 owners during this period."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0094
18 Jul 2017
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to inform them of a debt reallocation, resulting in an unexpected bill. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Code and ordered them to pay £100 and refund late payment charges.

"The Respondent had "not covered itself in glory" in this respect and that it would have been possible to inform owners of the matter sooner."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0087
18 Jul 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to inform them about other owners' debt recovery issues, leading to an unexpected bill. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Code and ordered them to pay £100 and refund late payment charges.

"The Respondent had been anxious to avoid bringing the matter to the attention of other owners because of the upset it would cause them and so this was why intimation had not been given sooner."
HOHP/PF/16/0170
19 Apr 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of debt recovery and communication. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties or the code of conduct, and no enforcement order was issued.

"The Respondent has not, however, covered themselves in glory."
HOHP/PF/16/0125
02 Mar 2017
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Property Factors Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, which the factor subsequently complied with.

"The Tribunal determined that the Property Factor had failed to comply with certain duties arising from the Property Factors Code of Conduct."
HOHP/PF/16/0163
02 Mar 2017
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Property Factors Code of Conduct. The tribunal issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, which the factor subsequently complied with by paying the homeowner £100.

HOHP/PF/16/0173
03 Feb 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of landscape maintenance and debt recovery. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the Property Factor Code of Conduct, but could have communicated better. No compensation was awarded.

"The tribunal found that whilst the factor had not breached any part of the Code, the factor could have communicated better with the homeowner and his fellow residents."
HOHP/PF/15/0138
10 May 2016
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained that the factor had not amended their statement of services and had breached the code of conduct. The tribunal found the factor had breached the code of conduct and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The respondent has not amended the statement of services since 2014."
HOHP/PF/15/0020
11 Jun 2015
PFEO Complied

The homeowner's complaint resulted in a Property Factor Enforcement Order. The tribunal determined that the property factor had complied with the order.

HOHP/PF/13/0270
22 Jul 2014
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner had a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO) issued against the factor. The tribunal found the factor had not complied with the PFEO and issued a notice of failure to comply.

"The Committee considers that the Factor has made no effort to implement the terms of the PFEO insofar as amending their Statement of Service is concerned."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/2211
Unknown
Decision Issued

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and evidence of notifying the property factor about their concerns, as required by the rules.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/3888
Unknown
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of general meetings. The tribunal found the factor had not followed the development management scheme and ordered them to comply with it.

"The Property Factor undertakes that general meetings will not be held virtually until and unless the Deeds of the development permit such arrangements."
FTS/HPC/PF/20/2626
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation, as required by the rules and the 2011 Act. The tribunal had requested this information multiple times, but the homeowner did not respond.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/0968
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation, as requested by the tribunal, regarding their complaint against the property factor.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/2803
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation, including details of their complaint and the property factor's response, as required by the rules.