Complaints Handling

Our complaints procedure

We are committed to providing an excellent service. When something goes wrong, we want to hear about it and resolve it fairly and promptly. This page explains our four-stage complaints handling procedure.

Last updated: 26 February 2026

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Stage 1
Informal Resolution

Contact your property manager directly by email, phone, or via the portal. We aim to resolve all complaints informally at the first point of contact.

Within 5 working days
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Stage 2
Formal Complaint

If you remain dissatisfied, you may raise a formal complaint in writing by completing our complaints form or emailing complaints@praesidius.co.uk. Your complaint will be investigated by a senior manager and you will receive a written response.

Acknowledged within 3 days; full response within 15 working days
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Stage 3
Independent Review

If you are not satisfied with our Stage 2 response, you may request that your complaint is reviewed by our managing director. This is the final internal stage.

After Stage 2 is exhausted
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Stage 4
Ombudsman / Tribunal

If you remain dissatisfied after all internal stages, you may refer your complaint to the Property Ombudsman (TPO) or, for service charge disputes, apply to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

After all internal stages are exhausted

How to raise a complaint

For informal queries, contact your property manager directly. For formal complaints, please use one of the methods below and quote your property address and a brief description.

Phone
+44 (0)20 1234 5678
Monday–Friday, 9am–5:30pm

External escalation routes

The Property Ombudsman (TPO)

For unresolved complaints relating to property management. Free and independent service. tpos.co.uk

First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber)

For service charge disputes. No fee for leaseholders. gov.uk/courts-tribunals/first-tier-tribunal-property-chamber

Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)

Free, independent advice for leaseholders. lease-advice.org