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19
Total Cases
9
PFEOs Issued
£2,300
Compensation
FTS/HPC/LM/24/0388
26 Aug 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to plant trees and maintain a fence. The tribunal found the factor had acted reasonably regarding the trees, but breached complaint handling timescales. The tribunal dismissed the application regarding the fence, as it was not the factor's responsibility.

"The Tribunal noted that the Respondent’s substantive response was beyond the 30 days referred to in their written statement of services and also in their acknowledgment email of 25 October."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/5520
27 Jun 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about plumbing and window repairs, and disputed fees. The tribunal found the factor had followed the correct complaints procedure and made no order.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/0299+0302
25 Apr 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowners complained about the property factor's failure to comply with a previous order. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the order.

FTS/HPC/LM/22/3876-FTS/HPC/PF/23/0003
16 Feb 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the apportionment of common charges. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the PFEO by issuing accounts and providing the decision link, and that the apportionment method was correct. The tribunal dismissed the complaint.

"The apportionment is still being done across all the blocks i.e. 1/66ths for common parts charges instead of each block being charged for its own charges as per the tribunal’s decision."
FTS/HPC/LM/23/1775
23 Jan 2024
Dismissed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of garage levy fees. The tribunal determined the factor was not responsible for the garage property and the homeowner accepted the offer to waive the levy charge.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/3764
22 Jan 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application against the property factor was rejected because the homeowner failed to provide sufficient evidence of notifying the factor about the alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct and property factor duties.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/3435
02 May 2023
PFEO Complied

The homeowner 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 pay £250 compensation for distress and inconvenience.

"The Property Factor was ordered to pay the Homeowner £250 from their own funds to compensate for distress, frustration and inconvenience."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/2024
27 Oct 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of refunds and lack of documentation. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the code of conduct regarding the provision of a written statement of services, communications, and financial obligations. No orders were made.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/0955
08 Jun 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's method of allocating common repair costs. The tribunal found the factor had correctly interpreted the deed of conditions and had not breached its duties, dismissing the complaint.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/2531
01 Feb 2022
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.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/1275
04 Oct 2021
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to respond to communications and follow its complaints procedure. The tribunal found that the factor had complied with a previous enforcement order requiring them to improve these processes.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/0147
23 Jul 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of complaints, fire safety, and other issues. The tribunal found the factor had generally followed procedures and acted within its authority, dismissing the homeowner's claims.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/0431
09 Jul 2021
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide requested information about their complaint. The tribunal dismissed the application.

FTS/HPC/PF/20/1445
12 Jan 2021
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failures regarding pigeon damage repairs, damage caused by BT, and fire safety concerns. The tribunal found the factor failed to adequately pursue BT for damages and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order.

"The Respondent failed to adequately pursue the Contractor to recover all costs in relation to the damage incurred."
FTS/HPC/PF/20/1846
06 Jan 2021
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to consult on paying the house manager's salary during furlough. The tribunal found the factor breached their duties by not consulting and ordered them to comply with the deed of conditions regarding independent audits.

"The Tribunal is satisfied that the failure to consult on this matter was a failure to carry out their property factor duties."
HOHP/PF/16/0128
13 Jan 2017
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the property factor's breaches of duty. The tribunal found the factor had breached its duties and ordered the factor to pay £600 compensation, but did not issue a PFEO because the payment was made.

HOHP/PF/16/0026
21 Sep 2016
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained that the factor had not fully complied with a previous Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO). The tribunal found that the factor had complied with the PFEO and the case was closed.

"The homeowner stated that the updated Debt Recovery Procedure did nothing to improve the communication but in fact reduced the number of reminders and introducing vague and unacceptable timescales: e.g. "if no immediate payment is received...""
HOHP/LM/15/0159
18 May 2016
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's actions, leading to a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO). The tribunal found the factor had complied with the PFEO and issued a Certificate of Compliance.

"The factor must prepare a programme of works for the Property, issue this to the homeowner and the other owners in the Development and must seek the instructions of all of the owners in the Development in respect of carrying out any works specified in the programme of works."
HOHP/PF/14/0016
15 Aug 2014
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the commission the factor received from the insurance provider. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the Code and that the commission was not excessive. No order was made.

"The Committee noted that the Factor's communications were confusing, particularly in relation to the amounts of premiums."