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35
Total Cases
17
PFEOs Issued
£11,916
Compensation
FTS/HPC/LM/23/2290
13 Aug 2025
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Code of Conduct, resulting in distress and inconvenience. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to pay £250 in compensation.

"The Property Factor is required, within 30 days of the making of this Property Factor Enforcement Order, to make payment in the sum of £250.00 to the Homeowner as compensation for the distress, frustration and inconvenience caused as a result of its failure to comply with the Code of Conduct."
FTS/HPC/LM/24/1787
10 Mar 2025
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about issues with a drying green. The tribunal found it lacked jurisdiction because the issue wasn't related to common property maintained by the factor and dismissed the case.

"At no point prior to her application to the Tribunal, did the Respondent, as property factor, advise the Applicant that her complaint is not a factoring matter."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/4237
02 Nov 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct, particularly regarding fire safety and communication. The tribunal found the factor had complied with its duties and dismissed the application.

"The Tribunal was not persuaded that the Respondent had any employees at the development for whom they would be responsible under the Health and Safety at Work act 1974."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/3611
26 Jul 2024
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner reported water damage in October 2022, but the factor took over four months to address it, failing to communicate or arrange repairs promptly. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code but did not issue a PFEO because the factor refunded costs, management fees, and improved staffing.

"The Property Factor said there had been a complete and utter failure to [communicate]."
FTS/HPC/PF/24/1518
07 Jun 2024
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation, including proof of notifying the property factor of their concerns and a copy of the written statement of services.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/2738
18 Mar 2024
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failings. The tribunal found in favor of the homeowner and ordered the factor to pay £500 in compensation.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/3455
06 Mar 2024
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowners complained that the factor failed to carry out its duties. The tribunal found the factor had failed to comply with its duties and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, which the factor later complied with.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/0571+0575
01 Mar 2024
PFEO Decision Issued

The homeowners complained about the property factor's failure to provide information about repairs and adhere to maintenance schedules. The tribunal found the factor had failed in its duties and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, requiring them to repair the roof, improve maintenance, and pay additional compensation.

"We have been alarmed to be informed recently that this information is not held by the Property Factor."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/2244
22 Jan 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's insurance information. The tribunal found the factor had provided all required information and the homeowner's claims were baseless, so the application was refused.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/2724
11 Jan 2024
Decision Issued

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide evidence that the property factor was notified of the issues, as required by the rules.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/0234+0236
13 Nov 2023
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the Property Factors Code of Practice. The tribunal found the factor had failed to meet their obligations and ordered compensation, which was subsequently paid.

"The property factors failed to comply with Sections 2.5, 6.1 and 7 of the Property Factors Code of Practice effective 1 October 2012 and OSP6, OSP11 and Sections 2, 6.4 and 7 of the Property Factors Code of Practice effective 16 August 2021 and their failure to carry out the Property Factor’s duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/0234 + 0236
13 Nov 2023
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to comply with a previous order to refund fees and assign a property manager. The tribunal found the factor had eventually complied and recalled the failure to comply decision.

"The factor initially failed to comply with the PFEO, leading to a failure to comply decision."
FTS/HPC/PF/23/0568
10 Nov 2023
PFEO PFEO Issued - Non-Compliant

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to comply with a previous order. The tribunal found the factor had paid the required compensation and issued a certificate of compliance.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/1217
09 Nov 2023
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the factor's actions. The tribunal found the factor had not fully complied with the proposed PFEO and ordered the factor to refund management and concierge fees and provide evidence of compliance.

"The Tribunal noted that the Factor made no written representations following the proposed PFEO being issued."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/3879
03 Aug 2023
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to communicate properly. The tribunal found in favor of the homeowner and ordered the factor to pay £300 and to use the homeowner's preferred email address for all communications.

"The Property Factor was required to pay the sum of Three Hundred pounds (£300) to the Homeowner."
FTS/HPC/LM/23/0079 + FTS/HPC/LM/23/0081
16 Jun 2023
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 had failed to comply and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, which the factor subsequently complied with.

"The Tribunal determined that the Factor had failed to comply with the Section 14 duty in terms of the Act in respect of compliance with the Property Factor Code of Conduct."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/2988
22 Dec 2022
Rejected

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

FTS/HPC/PF/22/2851
19 Dec 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/22/0644
28 Jul 2022
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner reported storm damage, but the property factor failed to act promptly, leading to further damage and poor communication. The tribunal found the factor in breach of their duties and the Code of Conduct.

"The property factors did not appear to have challenged the assertion by TEAM on 3 December that they had made a visual inspection of the roof and it was safe and weatherproof, when the homeowner told them that this could not be possible, as the cherry picker they had brought was not tall enough to enable any roof inspection to be made."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/3071 & FTS/HPC/PF/21/3232
29 Jun 2022
Dismissed

The homeowner complained that the property factor failed to comply with the Property Factor Code of Conduct. The tribunal dismissed the application and made no orders.

FTS/HPC/LA/21/3143
23 Mar 2022
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained that the landlord failed to respond to her communications about damage to her property. The tribunal found that the landlord was not acting as a letting agent in this case, so the code of practice did not apply and the complaint was dismissed.

"The Tribunal noted that the Respondent appeared to be failing to communicate with the Applicant as its tenant."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/1771
01 Feb 2022
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about being billed for services not carried out and lack of communication. The tribunal found the property factor failed to respond to the complaint and issued a Property Factor Enforcement Order, cancelling the final invoice.

"The property factors have completely failed to deal with the homeowner’s complaint or to engage with her in any meaningful way to try and resolve it."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/1864
11 Jan 2022
PFEO Failure to Comply

The homeowner complained about the property factor's poor communication and failure to address a dry rot issue. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the code of conduct and ordered them to pay £500 compensation and provide a specialist report.

"The Respondent did not respond to the Applicant’s enquiries and complaints within prompt timescales."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/1057
08 Oct 2021
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained that the factor failed to comply with its duties under the Property Factors Act. The tribunal found the factor had initially failed to comply with the code, but later complied with the terms of the proposed Property Factor Enforcement Order, so no further action was required.

"The Tribunal determined that the Factor had failed to comply with its duties under Section 14(5) of the 2011 Act in that it did not comply with Sections 2.5 and 7.2 of the Code."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0889
20 Aug 2021
PFEO Complied

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with their duties, specifically regarding roof damage and water ingress. The tribunal found the factor in breach and ordered them to pay £3,500 in compensation, which they subsequently did.

"The property factor breached the property factors duties."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/1073
18 Aug 2021
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about contradictory information regarding costs and liability for a leak. The tribunal found the property factor had miscommunicated but did not provide misleading or false information, and the complaint was dismissed.

"The Tribunal noted that the Property Factor has accepted that there was miscommunication with the Homeowner."
FTS/HPC/LM/21/0858
09 Jul 2021
PFEO PFEO Proposed

The homeowner complained about the factor's failure to address a fence repair, provide cost breakdowns, and respond to complaints. The tribunal found the factor in breach of the Code of Conduct and ordered them to repair the fence, refund management fees, and pay the homeowner £500 compensation.

"The tribunal regard the failures in this case by the respondent to be abject and appalling."
FTS/HPC/PF/21/0873
05 Jul 2021
Rejected

The homeowner, Miss Passmore, filed a complaint against Lowther Homes. The tribunal rejected the application because the homeowner was unable to provide requested information and sought to resolve the matter directly with the property factor.

FTS/HPC/PF/22/0431
16 May 2021
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation as required by the Tribunal rules and the 2011 Act. The Tribunal found the homeowner did not comply with the requirements for lodging the application.

FTS/HPC/PF/24/2591
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowners' application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and evidence, including proof of notifying the property factor and a copy of the written statement of services.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/1907
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and evidence, including proof of notifying the property factor of their concerns. The tribunal found the application incomplete and not lodged correctly.

FTS/HPC/PF/23/3128
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/23/0499
Unknown
Decision Issued

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to comply with the code of conduct. The tribunal found the homeowner did not provide sufficient notification to the factor and dismissed the application.

FTS/HPC/PF/21/0109
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner complained about the property factor's failure to carry out their duties. The tribunal found the homeowner did not provide necessary documentation and information, and the application was rejected.

"The Homeowner has failed to sign and date the application or provide the written statement of services, as required by Rule 43 of the Rules."
FTS/HPC/PF/22/0043
Unknown
Rejected

The homeowner's application was rejected because they failed to provide necessary information and documentation, as required by the Tribunal's rules and the 2011 Act. The homeowner did not respond to requests for further information.