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Stage 1 complaint acknowledgement letter

Under the Complaint Handling Code you must acknowledge, define and log a complaint within 5 working days, set out your understanding of it and the outcome the resident wants, and say if any part isn't your responsibility. This sample letter does all of that.

What it covers

  • The date the complaint was received
  • Your understanding of the complaint, and the outcome the resident wants
  • The date of your full response
  • Help with communication, and the Housing Ombudsman's contact details
Sample
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How to use it

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  • Take it to your governing body to adopt, publish it where needed, and mark it as adopted so we remind you when it's due for review.

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This sample is for illustration. Review and adapt your own version before you adopt it.