Latest member question: complaints process
I would like to ask members if any organisations have a time limit for a customer to escalate a complaint to Stage 2 of their complaints process? Can you help? Let us know below.
Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 – 15:00
I would like to ask members if any organisations have a time limit for a customer to escalate a complaint to Stage 2 of their complaints process? Can you help? Let us know below.
andrewtolley | Monday, 12 Feb 2024 – 11:35
Hello, I’m reaching out to the members to ask about preparedness for Decent Homes 2 and any learning/actions/best practice regarding internal items within homes. I am particularly interested to find out if there are any … Read more
Good morning, we have had one response in the Asset Management Network WhatsApp group as below:
We aren’t putting anything extra into this coming year budget, on the assumption that there will be a sufficient transition period between consultation opening and the requirement. It would however be interesting to know what others are doing and if there are any specific elements/components that others are now logging in order to prepare?
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Thanks for the response. Internal finishes – plastering etc. are an area we’d be particularly keen to understand too. Any learning others can provide on their approach in preparation for Decent Homes 2 on this? Thanks again, Andy
Ann-Marie Rogers | Monday, 05 Feb 2024 – 16:08
Hi I hope you can help, I am looking at reviewing our safeguarding procedures and Vulnerable person procedures, would anyone mind sharing their procedures and risk assessments. I am interested about managing the risk of … Read more
Suzy Histon | Monday, 05 Feb 2024 – 10:19
A member is putting plans in place and would be interested to know how you are approaching your comms plans and what level of support you are offering residents with this. Can you help? Let … Read more
Suzy Histon | Thursday, 25 Jan 2024 – 10:10
So they can align their reporting, a member would like clarification on what you would classify as a secure method of payment. Would you include: Direct Debit APA Standing Order Housing Benefit. Can you help? … Read more
Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 23 Jan 2024 – 10:32
A member would be interested who know what valuation tool others use for setting affordable rents. Can you help? Let us know below.
Good afternoon, we have posted your question in the Rent Compliance Hub WhatsApp and had the following responses:
• JLL
• New Builds get individual valuation done. We then get a report from Hometrack showing information on all existing stock which we use when we refresh affordable re-let figures (currently done every 6 months)
• We use Besley Hill and Connells
• rmplusportal.rightmove.co.uk (however the valuations are not RICS)
If you’d like more information about the Rent Compliance Hub WhatsApp please contact [email protected]
Suzy Histon | Thursday, 18 Jan 2024 – 10:25
A member is reviewing their forfeiture process and would be grateful of some inspiration. Unfortunately a leaseholder had to go into a care home several years ago and is not engaging. The local authority have … Read more
Suzy Histon | Monday, 08 Jan 2024 – 11:45
A member would be interested to hear from anyone who sends their rent increase notification letters by email and how you approach this in your tenancy agreements. If you can help, please let us know … Read more
Suzy Histon | Monday, 08 Jan 2024 – 11:38
What do you think of the new Welsh Housing Quality Standard? How does it compare with the work you already do to maintain and improve homes? HQN will be publishing a briefing on the WHQS … Read more
Suzy Histon | Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024 – 12:48
A member is reviewing their approach to garage management, particularly inspections. They’d be interested in speaking to other local authorities about their good practice. If you can help, please let us know below.
We ask customers to escalate within 4 weeks of our stage 1 response but are flexible on this as we do not want to hinder access to the complaints process.
We are the same. 20 working days but with our discretion.
Good afternoon, we also had two responses in our Complaints Hub WhatsApp group:
• We state 20 working days after our S1 response, however, in reality we would now still accept an escalation if after this timeframe. The HOS have given a few frowns where previously we haven’t accepted an S2 past 20 days, so do bear that in mind. Hope that helps
• Similar here. We do put in our correspondence that should they wish for the complaint to be escalated to let us know within 14 days but in reality we accept any escalation unless we have a valid reason not to.