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9
Total Cases
6
PFEOs Issued
£3,101
Compensation
FTS/HPC/PF/19/1571 & FTS/HPC/PF/19/1233
21 Oct 2019
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained, and the tribunal found the property factor had failed to carry out their duties. The tribunal ordered the factor to pay the homeowner £675.

"The First-tier Tribunal must make a property factor enforcement order."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/1571 and 1233
10 Oct 2019
Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to issue a repair notice and carry out repairs, leading to unnecessary roof replacement. The tribunal found the factor in breach and awarded compensation for the loss of chance to avoid the replacement.

"The breach was in not issuing the October repairs notice in June and not carrying out the repairs under the time limit."
FTS/HPC/PF/19/1857
16 Sep 2019
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to comply with the Code of Conduct regarding tendering and providing information. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply and ordered the factor to provide details of the tendering process and pay £600 in compensation.

"The Factor is directed to provide the Homeowners and the Tribunal with details and evidence of the tendering process carried out for the purposes of selecting a contractor to carry out the proposed external insulated render programme in relation to the Homeowners' properties."
FTS/HPC/PF/17/0353
15 Dec 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner had a Property Factor Enforcement Order issued. The tribunal reviewed the factor's compliance and found it satisfactory, issuing a certificate of compliance.

HOHP/LM/16/0162
26 Oct 2017
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner's complaint was about a Notice of Referral not being properly served. The tribunal set aside its previous decision because it found sufficient doubt that the property factor had received the notice, and ordered the matter to be reconsidered.

"The Notice of Referral had not been sent by recorded delivery mail and that fact cast sufficient doubt on whether or not West Dunbartonshire Council had received the Notice of Referral."
HOHP/PF/14/0102/0105
11 Mar 2016
Decision Issued

The homeowners complained about the property factor's handling of roof repairs, including communication and costs. The tribunal found no breaches of the Code of Conduct and dismissed the complaint, noting errors in communication but no deliberate misleading.

"The committee accepted that there had been errors and statements contained within letters which could have been avoided or worded in a more empathetic tone."
HOHP/PF/15/0032
29 Sep 2015
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to provide a written statement of services and other issues. The tribunal found the factor had made reasonable efforts to comply with the code and dismissed the complaint.

HOHP/PF/13/0291
05 Mar 2014
PFEO PFEO Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with a Property Factor Enforcement Order. The tribunal found that the factor had eventually complied with the order and the case was closed.

HOHP/PF/13/0266
07 Feb 2014
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to provide information and incomplete records. The tribunal found the factor had breached the Property Factor Code of Conduct and ordered them to provide information and cancel an invoice. The factor complied with the order.