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If you want to tell us about an experience you have had, either good or bad, with Cornwall Housing, we would love to hear from you. This page explains how you can make a complaint or compliment about Cornwall Housing or anyone acting on our behalf.
You can make a complaint or compliment in any way that suits you:
Online (This should not be used for complaints about neighbours. You should report neighbour complaints as anti-social behaviour)
Email: cornwallhousingcomplaints@cornwallhousing.org.uk
Calling – 0300 1234 161
Writing – Cornwall Housing Ltd, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2FR
Social media – you can also message us on social media but we would ask you not to put your personal details in a public post so that you protect your privacy.
To help us manage complaints in a consistent and professional way, we use our Complaints Policy. The policy explains exactly how we will handle your complaint. Our aim is to make sure we resolve any problems as quickly as possible and keep you informed about the action we are taking. The Policy also explains what we define as a complaint and the difference between a complaint and a request for service.
Our Complaints leaflet is a quick guide for customers that covers the key information within our Complaints Policy. (We also have an easy-read Complaints leaflet)
Internal Stage 1
Investigation by an appropriate staff member/team (supported by the Complaints Team). When receiving a complaint we will:
Internal Stage 2
Review by a Senior Manager/Director:
If your complaint goes through both stages and you believe it has still not been resolved to your satisfaction, you can go to the Housing Ombudsmen Service, who is independent of Cornwall Housing. In most cases, Cornwall Housing must have had the opportunity to respond to the complaint before the Ombudsmen will consider it but residents can approach the Housing Ombudsman for advice at any time, as they help tenants and landlords resolve complaints.
More information about the Housing Ombudsman Service can be found on their website. Find the Housing Ombudsman Contact details below:
Website: www.housing-ombudsman.org.uk
Email: info@housingombudsman.org.uk
Phone: 0300 111 3000
Address: Housing Ombudsman Service, PO Box 1484, Unit D, Preston, PR2 0ET
The Complaint Handling Code became statutory on 1 April 2024, meaning that landlords are obliged by law to follow its requirements. The Code aims to achieve best practice in complaint handling and ultimately provide a better service to residents. Cornwall Housing must self-assess against the Code and publish the results each year. Read our latest self-assessment of the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code.
Complaints Annual report and Board response
Each year, CHL must present the Board of Cornwall Housing with a report that summarises the organisation’s complaint handling performance and plans for the year ahead. This document is known as the Complaints Annual Report and is also a statutory requirement of the Complaint Handling Code.
Read Cornwall Housing’s Complaints Annual Report 2023/24.
Read the Board of Cornwall Housing’s response to the Complaints Annual Report 2023/24.
In some cases, we may feel it necessary and appropriate to offer compensation in response to your complaint. Cornwall Housing uses the Housing Ombudsman’s Remedies Guidance when considering resolutions to complaints and appropriate compensation. You can also see our Compensation Policy.
If English is not your first language and you would prefer this information in an alternative format, please see our Accessible Information.