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67
Total Cases
23
PFEOs Issued
£8,500
Compensation
FTS/HPC/PF/24/1702
24 Nov 2025
PFEO Unknown

The homeowner complained about a breach of the property factor's obligations under the Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to apologize and pay £500 in compensation.

"The Respondent is to write to the Applicant take the following action: 1. Apologise for breaching their obligations under Section 6.4 of the relevant Code of Conduct."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/3450
29 Oct 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner sought permission to appeal the tribunal's decision, claiming the tribunal erred in law by refusing to consider additional expert evidence. The tribunal found no error and refused permission to appeal.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/2616
15 Sep 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to arrange necessary repairs, despite knowing about defects. The tribunal found the factor did not breach their duties because the owners had not authorized or funded the repairs. The complaint was dismissed.

"The Tribunal find that the Factor has not failed in their duty to instruct major repairs as the owners of the development had not authorised or funded the required repairs."
FTS/HPC/PF/25/0301
11 Sep 2025
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply and ordered them to pay compensation and issue an apology. The factor complied with the order.

"The Tribunal order the Respondent to issue a letter of apology to the Applicant for their failure to comply with the Code of Conduct."
FTS/HPC/PF/25/2311
25 Aug 2025
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because the tribunal determined she was not a homeowner as defined by the 2011 Act, and therefore the tribunal was not the appropriate forum for the dispute.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/2475
27 Jun 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of a fence repair after a storm. The tribunal found the factor followed proper procedures and the damage was not an emergency, so the homeowner's claim for reimbursement was rejected.

"The Tribunal could not construe the situation as an emergency. The Tribunal is of course sympathetic to Mr Fraser but concludes that he was too hasty in taking matters into his own hands by undermining the Respondent’s processes in motion and paying a private contractor."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/4464
26 Jun 2025
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained that the property factor failed to carry out their duties. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to pay £200 compensation.

"The Tribunal determined that the Property Factor had failed to carry out their property factor duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/2426
12 May 2025
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about inconvenience. The tribunal found the factor had paid the ordered compensation and issued a certificate of compliance.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/1636
10 Mar 2025
PFEO PFEO Issued - Non-Compliant

The homeowner complained that the factor was slow to respond to emails and did not follow up on a water ingress claim. The tribunal found the factor failed to meet response time standards but did not issue a penalty.

"The Factor responded to the Email dated 26th September 2023 on 27th October 2023 which is 16 working days late."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/2022
14 Feb 2025
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with their duties. The tribunal found in favor of the homeowner and ordered the property factor to pay £300 in compensation.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/1023
06 Feb 2025
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failures and breaches of the Code, causing them trouble and distress. The tribunal found in favor of the homeowner and ordered the factor to pay £3000 in compensation.

"The Respondent was found to have failed in its property factor duties and breached the Code, causing trouble, distress, worry and substantial inconvenience to the Applicant."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/2680
20 Dec 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained, leading to a Property Factor Enforcement Order (PFEO). The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply with their duties, but the factor then paid £600 in compensation, satisfying the order.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/2611
18 Nov 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to address issues like abandoned items and lack of repairs. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the code of conduct because the owners had not provided the necessary mandates for the work to proceed.

"The Factor has not received the consent of the Homeowner nor the majority of the owners to instruct removal of items left in the common areas and redecoration."
FTS/HPC/LM/24/3567
27 Oct 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application for a property factor enforcement order was rejected because they failed to provide the necessary information requested by the tribunal, despite being given multiple opportunities to do so.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/2977
27 Oct 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application for a property factor enforcement order was rejected because they failed to provide the necessary information requested by the tribunal, despite multiple requests and warnings.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/4109
02 Sep 2024
PFEO PFEO Issued - Non-Compliant

The homeowner complained about lack of communication regarding roof repairs. The tribunal found the property factor failed to keep the homeowner informed and did not issue a Property Factor Enforcement Order, but noted the factor's communication had improved and the council was involved.

"The Homeowner required to chase the Property Factor for updates and progress reports from June 2023 to February 2024."
FTS/HPC/LM/23/1664
13 May 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the quality of work and lack of communication from the property factor. The tribunal found the factor had not breached the code and dismissed the application.

"The Homeowner submitted that she did not know what jobs the Property Factor did. When she was unhappy, she would ask them what had been done but she would not get any answers."
FTS/HPC/LM/23/1712
22 Apr 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor charged a full management fee while only managing a portion of the common areas. The tribunal found that the factor was not in breach of their duties and dismissed the complaint.

"The Tribunal is not persuaded that the Applicant has established a failure to carry out property factor duties in relation to the management fee that is charged."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/0376
19 Apr 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to notify the property factor of their concerns and did not provide requested information. The tribunal found the application was not lodged correctly.

"The Applicant has failed to provide evidence of notification to the Property Factor in terms of Section 17 (3) of the 2011 Act."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/2376
18 Jan 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of a leak in her flat. The tribunal found the factor had acted reasonably given the circumstances and the lack of consent from other owners, dismissing the complaint.

"The Tribunal concluded that the principal contributing factor has been the fact that the property factors do not have majority consent and, without that, they can do nothing to progress the matter to a successful conclusion."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/3674
08 Jan 2024
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of security, invoices, and a wasp's nest. The tribunal found the factor failed to properly address the wasp's nest in a timely manner, but otherwise largely dismissed the complaints.

"The Tribunal is satisfied that the Property Factor failed to advise the Homeowner of the outcome of her enquiries and the decision taken in 2022."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/0690
06 Dec 2023
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained the factor was not properly appointed and in breach of the Code. The tribunal found the factor's actions compliant with the Code and dismissed the complaint, stating any issues with the appointment process were outside their jurisdiction.

"The Tribunal does not accept that the Factor need do more than accept the written authority of a homeowner that he or she has obtained a majority in favour."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/1095
30 Nov 2023
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor refused to share documentation about landscaping issues with the developer. The tribunal found the factor did not fail in its duties because the homeowner's request was too broad. No order was made.

"The Homeowner’s request for all communications between the Property Factor and the Developer relating to the management of the Development is too wide in scope for the Property Factor to comply with."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/0331
02 May 2023
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/22/4273
23 Mar 2023
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor failed to repair a communal roof, causing water damage. The tribunal found the factor followed proper procedures in seeking owner approval for repairs and did not uphold the complaint.

"The homeowner and her husband were becoming desperate, they decided to face the bill and hope to get the property factors to pay them back, but when, as part of the complaints procedure, they mentioned this plan, a Director of the property factors told them that not only did they not advise them to arrange a repairs, as “it would have a detrimental impact on owners and our company”, but also that the property factors would not reimburse them for the work."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/1934
20 Jan 2023
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about incorrect insurance premium calculations and overcharging. The tribunal found the property factor had initially made errors but had since corrected them and issued a refund, so no further order was needed.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/1290
23 Aug 2022
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide the tribunal with requested information, despite multiple extensions and reminders.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/3008
22 Jun 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of a new build handover and complaints process. The tribunal found the factor had followed procedures and complied with the codes of conduct, dismissing the homeowner's claims.

"The Tribunal notes that inaccurate information was provide in respect of work carried but does not consider that this is so significant to be in breach of the Code."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/4002
15 Jun 2022
PFEO Complied

The homeowner requested a review of a previous decision, citing several inaccuracies. The tribunal granted the review in part, correcting some factual errors in the original decision.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/1836
11 Feb 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor failed to carry out their duties. The tribunal dismissed the application because the homeowner did not properly notify the factor of the issues before applying to the tribunal.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/1132
15 Sep 2021
PFEO Complied

The homeowners complained about the factor's failure to provide cleaning services and timely repairs. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Property Factors Code of Conduct and ordered compensation and evidence of improved monitoring.

"The Factor's failure to comply with the Property Factors Code of Conduct resulted in cleaning services not being provided and increased repair costs."
FTS/HPC/LM/21/1223
28 Jul 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner's complaint about the factor's handling of repairs and refunds was dismissed. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties, despite some communication issues regarding final payments.

"The Tribunal considered that the Property Factor should have been more proactive in pursuing these debts and clearer in explaining what they did do. They appeared to the Tribunal to have allowed the debt to drift for some time."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0033
19 Mar 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner sought permission to appeal a previous tribunal decision, but the tribunal refused the appeal on all grounds. The homeowner's arguments were not considered to raise points of law.

FTS/HPC/PF/20/1427
05 Jan 2021
Rejected

The homeowner complained about the rising cost of his building insurance and the lack of clarity around commission. The tribunal found the factor had provided the necessary information and the homeowner had not properly notified the factor of the specific complaints before lodging the application, so the application was rejected.

"The Tribunal determined to reject the Application in terms of Section 18(2)(a) of the 2011 Act."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/3490
21 Oct 2020
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about a data breach where their personal information was disclosed. The tribunal found the factor had failed to carry out its duties by breaching data protection regulations but that no further action was required as the ICO had already dealt with the matter.

"The Tribunal was ultimately satisfied that the matter had been appropriately dealt with by the ICO and that in reaching its decision the ICO would have considered any submissions made to it by any interested parties."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/1574
11 Dec 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to follow proper procedures for work and communication. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the code and its duties. No compensation was ordered.

FTS/HPC/PF/19/2269
05 Nov 2019
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about breaches of the Code and incorrect allocation of charges. The tribunal found the property factor had complied with the Property Factor Enforcement Order and ordered compensation.

"The Property Factor is to pay the total sum of £500 to the Homeowner as compensation for its breaches of the Code and for failing to comply with the property factor’s duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/1684
24 Oct 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to provide repair costs before the property purchase and about a debt notice. The tribunal found it lacked jurisdiction on the first complaint and the second did not violate the code, dismissing the case.

FTS/HPC/PF/19/0445
06 Aug 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to maintain the property and respond to communications. The tribunal found the factor had complied with its duties and the Code, dismissing the complaint.

"The Tribunal considered that it was a minor breach and that it was not necessary to make a property factor enforcement order."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/0336
03 Jun 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of water ingress issues, including communication, insurance, and repairs. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the Code of Conduct and dismissed the complaint.

FTS/HPC/PF/18/1978
15 Feb 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor's report to the ICO about a data breach was misleading. The tribunal found that the report was accurate and that the factor had not breached its duties.

"The Tribunal determines that the property factor has not failed to comply with the property factor’s duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/2926
10 Jan 2019
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about various issues, including billing frequency and misleading information. The tribunal found the property factor had not breached its duties and dismissed the application.

"The Applicant stated on several occasions throughout the Hearing that he wished to continue “to be a nuisance” to the Respondent as this was all he could do to try to achieve his aim of removing them as Property Factor for the Property."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/0185
08 Aug 2018
PFEO Complied

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

"Ross & Liddell Limited are directed to pay the Homeowner £300 as compensation from their own funds."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/0186
08 Aug 2018
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner was awarded £300 compensation after the tribunal issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order. The factor then complied with the order and paid the compensation.

"Ross & Liddell Limited are directed to pay the Homeowner £300 as compensation from their own funds."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0262
01 Feb 2018
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's insurance practices and lack of garden maintenance. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties, but recommended the factor clarify its written statement of services regarding insurance. No orders were made.

"The factor received a commission of 22.5% on the insurance premium obtained which is excessive and further underlined his contention that best value for money was not being obtained."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0276
06 Dec 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of repairs, data protection, and communication. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the code of conduct and carried out their duties, dismissing the application.

"The tribunal were of the view that although adding an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence involving the Applicant was unnecessary and perhaps inappropriate, it did not amount to intimidating or abusive behaviour on the part of the Respondent."
HOHP/PF/14/0076
18 May 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to arrange insurance correctly and provide a transparent statement of services. The tribunal found the factor had breached its duties regarding insurance and communication, and ordered the factor to remedy the issues.

"The Respondents have breached their duty to exercise reasonable skill and care in ensuring that any insurance certificates procured through the brokers and issued on behalf of the insurers were in joint names and covered the whole tenement."
HOHP/PF/16/0152
17 Mar 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of water ingress issues and related repairs. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the Code of Conduct, but expressed concern over the factor's handling of the situation, particularly the lack of clarity in the original quote and the decision to use other contractors before allowing the original contractor to rectify any defects.

"The tribunal is concerned that the Respondent specifically recommended the Cammac Ltd quote to the owners despite the lack of clarity and specification contained within the quote."
HOHP/PF/16/0055
16 Mar 2017
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about water ingress into his flat, alleging the property factor failed to properly repair the roof after storm damage. The tribunal found it could not determine the cause of the water ingress and dismissed the application.

"The tribunal were unable to determine the source of the water ingress."
HOHP/PF/16/0092
18 Jan 2017
Unknown

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to comply with the Property Factor Code of Conduct. The tribunal found the factor had not failed to comply with the code and dismissed the application.

HOHP/PF/16/0053
25 Aug 2016
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about water ingress and the property factor's handling of it. The tribunal found that while the factor had shortcomings, the homeowner did not follow the complaints procedure, so the complaint was dismissed.

"The property factor did nothing to follow up on the Icopal inspection, between 4 December 2015 and 26 March 2016, when the homeowner contacted Mr Ross again."
HOHP/PF/15/0140
29 Mar 2016
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of insurance and a collection fee. The tribunal found the factor failed to comply with the Code of Conduct regarding insurance and a collection fee, but did not issue an order.

"The Committee was of the view that it was incumbent upon the factors to demonstrate to the homeowner the basis for appointment of insurance provider and details of the cover and calculation of the premium."
HOHP/PF/15/0125
18 Mar 2016
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of insurance, repairs, and communication. The tribunal found the factor had not failed to comply with its duties and dismissed the application.

"The homeowner told the Committee that every time he received a letter from the property factor, it was from a different person within the company. Different people replied with different figures relating to accounts and this was very confusing."
HOHP/PF/15/0042
19 Jan 2016
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about ongoing difficulties and misunderstandings. The tribunal found the factor had not handled the situation well and ordered compensation.

"The factor was directed to pay to the homeowners from their own funds the sum of £1,000 for compensation for the time, effort and inconvenience."
HOHP/PF/14/0157
04 Nov 2015
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the property factor failed to provide sufficient information to arrange insurance. The tribunal found the factor had complied with the Code of Conduct and carried out its duties.

HOHP/PF/15/0058
22 Oct 2015
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's handling of insurance revaluations. The tribunal found the factor had initially included a pre-condition for revaluation that was in breach of the rules, but eventually complied with the order. The tribunal revoked part of the order.

"The Committee is concerned and disappointed by the apparently misleading terms of the letter of 20 July to the Applicant and proprietors."
HOHP/PF/15/0064/0065
14 Oct 2015
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor provided misleading information about insurance and failed to provide clear information. The tribunal found that the factor did not breach the code and dismissed the complaint.

"The Committee were of the view that a prudent and professional landlord faced with a potentially large financial burden should have made its own enquiries with the insurers as to the extent of cover before making a commercial decision."
HOHP/PF/14/0132
11 Jun 2015
Decision Issued

The homeowner, residing in Australia, complained about the installation of incorrect windows. The tribunal found the factor had complied with its duties and the Code of Conduct, dismissing the application.

"Mr. Frew advised that, given that he had been employed as a property manager by the Respondent for some twenty years, he would never have used the term "same look and feel"."
HOHP/LM/14/0124
12 Mar 2015
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to comply with the code of conduct. The tribunal found in favor of the homeowner, initially proposing a Property Factor Enforcement Order, but ultimately declined to issue it after the factor took corrective actions.

"The factor was required to amend its written complaints resolution procedure to set out clearly the timescale within which it will deal with complaints."
HOHP/PF/14/0107
26 Feb 2015
PFEO Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to inform her of the progress of repair work. The tribunal found the factor did breach the code by failing to communicate adequately and ordered the factor to apologize and pay £200.

"The Respondent failed to communicate adequately and failing to keep the Applicant informed of the progress of the preparation of the works specification documents for the tendering process."
HOHP/LM/14/0113
09 Feb 2015
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to address issues with debt recovery, inspections, and complaints handling. The tribunal found the factor had not breached its duties and dismissed the complaint.

"The Respondent was unable to carry out its full duties at the Property because of high levels of debt."
HOHP/PF/13/0327
16 Jun 2014
PFEO Complied

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

"The factor failed to comply with sections 2.1, 2.5, and 7.1 of the Code of Conduct for Property Factors."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/2643
Unknown
Decision Issued

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide evidence of prior written notification to the property factor, as required by law, and did not respond to tribunal requests for information.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/1624
Unknown
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/23/1122 + 1123
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner complained about the property factor's handling of a leak in her flat. The tribunal found the factor had acted reasonably given the circumstances, particularly the lack of consent from other owners, and dismissed the complaint.

"The Tribunal concluded that the principal contributing factor has been the fact that the property factors do not have majority consent and, without that, they can do nothing to progress the matter to a successful conclusion."
FTS/HPC/PF/18/2906
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because the tribunal believed the dispute had been resolved, as the homeowner did not respond to requests for information. The tribunal did not order any action.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/0163
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide requested information despite multiple opportunities. The tribunal found the application incomplete and dismissed it.