Complaints Procedures, Housing Law, Housing protest, Service Charges, Tenant & Resident Democracy

Lessons from the Housing Ombudsman’s Findings at LJHA

Peter is celebrating his vindication by the Ombudsman, which has upheld his complaint of mistreatment by Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA). The case however highlights weaknesses in this part of the justice system for tenants and residents, and the need for more powerful enforcement when landlords fail. The complaint concerned service charges, diminished services as… Continue reading Lessons from the Housing Ombudsman’s Findings at LJHA

Complaints Procedures, Equality Act, HA Service Charges, Housing Law, Housing protest, Rent Strike, Service charge fraud, Staff Concerns, Tenant & Resident Democracy

Service Charge Strike Starts at LJHA

Tenants and residents of Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) have reported to SHAC with further concerns about their landlord’s conduct, and have announced that they have begun a service charge strike. SHAC published an article in May 2022 (Leeds Jewish HA: a Cause for Concern) which highlighted concerns over the landlord’s service charging mechanisms. The… Continue reading Service Charge Strike Starts at LJHA

Complaints Procedures, HA Service Charges, Housing Law, Rents, Service charge fraud, Tenant & Resident Democracy

Leeds Jewish HA: a Cause for Concern

Tenants and residents of Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) have contacted SHAC with a list of concerns about the trading practices of their landlord, including apparent conflicts of interest and a possible breach of financial protocols.    Residents are now considering what actions to take, but their concerns are symptomatic of a generalised lack of accountability… Continue reading Leeds Jewish HA: a Cause for Concern