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20
Total Cases
11
PFEOs Issued
£5,525
Compensation
FTS/HPC/PF/23/2204
29 May 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to provide compensation. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the order and issued a certificate of compliance.

"The Factor must pay the homeowner £500 for the inconvenience he has suffered from their own funds."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/0716 + 0717
31 Jul 2023
PFEO Complied

The homeowners complained about the property factor's poor communication, failure to follow their own complaints procedure, and delays in providing financial information. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and ordered compensation.

"The property factor failed to follow their own complaints procedure."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/3665
15 Feb 2023
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's communication regarding planned repairs and failure to respond to a complaint. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply with the code regarding communication and complaints handling, but no enforcement order was issued. The factor was ordered to waive six months of management fees.

"The Factor failed to respond to the Homeowners letter of complaint dated 9 August 2022 and subsequent email dated 23 August 2022."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/2514
25 Jan 2023
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of water ingress repairs. The tribunal found the factor had complied with their duties and the Code of Conduct, as they acted reasonably in addressing the issue and communicating with the homeowner's agent.

"The tribunal accepted that the Respondent had responded on the same day and had reported that its nominated contractor would attend within twenty four hours."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/2636
14 Oct 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to deliver on agreed actions. The tribunal found that the homeowner had received compensation and the factor was no longer involved, so the application was dismissed.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/1569
02 Sep 2022
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because she failed to provide requested information and demonstrate she was a homeowner as defined by the Act.

"The Applicant has failed to demonstrate that she is a homeowner as defined in the 2011 Act."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/2587
21 Jun 2022
Dismissed

The homeowner and property factor reached a settlement agreement. The homeowner's complaint was withdrawn after the factor provided proof of payment to all parties, and the tribunal dismissed the application.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/1765
15 Dec 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor was not properly managing the property insurance, specifically regarding the high premium. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the code and its duties, as the factor had sought multiple quotes through a broker and disclosed commission.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/1613
18 Oct 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner claimed the factor provided misleading information about building insurance costs. The tribunal found the factor did not breach the code of conduct because the information came from the developer, and no order was made.

"The Tribunal concluded that the information was in fact provided to the Applicant by City and Country, and the onus would therefore have been on City and Country to ensure any information provided to prospective buyers was accurate and up to date."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0593
09 Jun 2021
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about a breach of the Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor had breached its duties but, because the factor had already paid the compensation, decided not to issue a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

FTS/HPC/GP/21/0005
19 May 2021
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowners complained about the property factor's poor communication, failure to follow their own complaints procedure, and delays in providing financial information. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and ordered compensation.

"The property factor has failed in their duties and breached the code of conduct. The failure in duties and the breach of the code of conduct formed part of a pattern of behaviour which merits a Property Factor Enforcement Order (“PFEO”)."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0020
19 May 2021
PFEO Complied

The homeowners complained about the property factor's poor communication, failure to follow their own complaints procedure, and delays in providing financial information. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and ordered compensation.

"The property factor failed to follow their own complaints procedure."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/1405
04 Sep 2018
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner had previously been awarded compensation and a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO). The tribunal found the factor had complied with the order and paid the compensation.

FTS/HPC/PF/17/0398
24 Apr 2018
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's insurance practices, specifically the cost and lack of transparency. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties regarding insurance and dismissed the complaint.

"The Factor has failed to comply with the Code of Conduct by accepting an exorbitant insurance quote and using ridiculous comparisons for using alternative quotes that were supplied to them."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0081
11 Oct 2017
PFEO PFEO Issued - Non-Compliant

The homeowner complained about the level of compensation offered. The tribunal found that the compensation was appropriate and that a Property Factor Enforcement Order was not necessary, as the compensation had already been paid.

FTS/HPC/PF/17/0082
11 Oct 2017
PFEO PFEO Issued - Non-Compliant

The homeowner complained about the level of compensation offered for issues with the property. The tribunal found that the compensation was sufficient and that a Property Factor Enforcement Order was not necessary.

FTS/HPC/PF/17/0081.0082
31 May 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of a fire alarm system, including delays and overcharging. The tribunal found the factor did not properly carry out its duties and ordered compensation.

"The Property Factor did not properly carry out the Property Factor's duties in relation to the Properties."
HOHP/PF/16/0012
31 Mar 2016
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's failures to communicate, follow procedures, and manage insurance. The tribunal found the factor had breached several sections of the Code of Conduct and ordered them to pay compensation.

"The Respondent failed to respond to Mr Madden's email and to the recorded delivery letters sent."
HOHP/PF/13/0051
11 Jun 2013
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to adequately communicate insurance details. The tribunal found the factor had initially failed to comply with the order but later provided the necessary information, and the order was deemed complied with.

"The factor was required to issue an apology and provide specific details of the block insurance cover."
FTS/HPC/LA/23/0225
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Decision Issued

The homeowner's application against the letting agent was rejected because they failed to provide necessary documentation, including proof of notifying the agent of the alleged breach as required by law.

"The Applicant has failed to provide the information and documents required by Rule 95 of the Rules and Section 48 of the 2014 Act."