Judith Evans
GBAvoid, avoid, avoid The happiest day of my life occurred on 27th September 2022 when I finally completed the sale fo my 50% share in a JJH house. We lived in it for almost 10 years and during that time, despite paying a monthly service charge of over £50, and never being behind in our rent, they have done absolutely nothing. We had to plead with them to clear the gutters which, because our property backed onto a wooded area, filled with leaves on a regular basis throughout summer and Autumn. Eventually I told them they would have to pay for any damage done to my property in the garden, and in the house as a result of damp, and they finally sent someone up to clear them. They were supposed to spray the drive annually with weedkiller. By the time they got to our house the mixture was so weak it was totally ineffective so my husband used to do it properly. The staff turnover is enough to tell you how bad this company is. They never get back to you if you phone, and the cheek of having a recorded mesage boasting about their "excellent customer service" is just a joke. If you can find an alternative to JJH just go for it, but avoid this company if you can.
Irene Stephens
GBJJH HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME Nothing can be worse than the way JJH run their housing association and the care and welfare of tenants. As far as the Tenancy Agreement goes, its not worth the paper is it written on. Where I live, JJH have broken every part of their responsibilities in the Tenancy Agreement. Including tenants health and safety, poor maintenance, allowing some tenants to continue using drugs and cause discomfort and distress to other tenants. Since I moved in 7 years ago, there has been a serious issue with the emptying of refuse bins. It can be weeks before the general waste bins are emptied. Bags of rotten food are left on the floor. When the bins are emptied, maggots can be seen in the bottom of the bins as they have never been washed-out in the time I have lived here - 7 years!! Then there is the smell which is though-out the building. It's an absolute disgrace. I’m not surprised that there is a big turnover of staff. How can they be expected to do a proper job when their hands are tied behind their backs. So, I won’t be holding my breath that things will be any better when JJH are taken over by SanctuaryHousing I live in Holly Bank House, Lindley, Huddersfield. A block of 15 flats in a lovely area.There are some lovely, kind and friendly tenants here. But recently there has been tenants that have caused problems. To the point of some tenants being frightened, stressed and intimidated. It seems that the rule is now to mix problem tenants with elderly, good tenants and hope they fit in. That is never going to happen here. There have had some help from some good JJH staff, but they have left because they were over stretch in covering too many areas, unable to carry out work due to ‘too many chiefs and not enough Indians’ and no job satisfaction.
Tony
GBOMG I live in Hudson Court 6 years OMG I live in Hudson Court 6 years. I couldn't tell you everything But I pay my rent.no staff in here.
Jane Mvelase
GBWould not even have given them a… Would not even have given them a star,renting a studio flat from them and due to my asthma I wanted a one bedroom flat which was just a transfer,I've got registered and were told that it needs to be activated by housing officers,normally within 7-10 working day,well,its been 3weeks and still not activated,now I cannot bid,stay clear from this housing
Carl Beet
GBI have been a resident at Sealand House… I have been a resident at Sealand House in Prestwich since January 2015, when l came here it was a nice, clean place to live. Since Yvonne Castle took over as C.E.O. the standards have gone down hil then along came Fortem, we had our cleaning hours cut back and the standard is not as good as we had before, some areas are getting cleaned may be once a month sometimes every two months, where as before all areas were cleaned twice a week. We had our window cleaning service reduced with some windows on the outside not cleaned for over two years and the sevice has still not improved, the previous window cleaners cleaned all the outside and all the inside communal areas. We had a handy man who came every Monday, washed out the refuse bins when emptied, cleaned th bin rooms, washed the outside light fittings, swept the pathways and cleaned the recycle bin area, although we are still paying for the five hours each Monday we have had five hours of the handy man in over two years. Each year our charges have gone up yet the service jhas not improved all jj housing can say is things are getting better, I reported the situation to the Housing Ombudsman qwho have upheld my complaint.