Royal Borough of Greenwich (19 000 371)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 29-May-2019

Summary: The Ombudsman cannot investigate Mrs X’s complaint about being removed from a Council run course as it is outside his legal remit.

Arun District Council (19 000 262)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 20-May-2019

Summary: Mr B complains about the Council’s decision to increase the rent he pays for a commercial property he leases from it. The Ombudsman will not investigate the complaint because his lease contains an appeal mechanism to determine disputes about rent and an arbitrator so appointed will be better placed to consider this matter.

London Borough of Barnet (19 000 223)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Commercial and contracts 16-May-2019

Summary: Mr X complains the Council refuses to pay for damage to property caused by its tenants. The Ombudsman will not investigate this complaint. This is because Mr X has a right to take legal action if he considers the Council is liable for the cost to repair the damage.