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Scam awareness and data protection in the housing sector

19 December 2023

We’ve seen a rise in scammers targeting social housing residents during the festive period when people typically spend more time at home or online. This guide will help residents and landlords be aware of potential scams.

There is also helpful information from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) about understanding your rights when it comes to the protection of your personal data.

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Photograph of mould around window Mould and damp staining painted wall surface around an internal home window.

Residents lose access to only bedroom and suffer with pest infestation for 7 years in 2 severe property condition cases

14 December 2023

The Ombudsman has made 4 findings of severe maladministration for Sovereign in 2 cases after it failed to deal with damp and mould and pests, as well as providing poor complaint handling.

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Residents with cancer and chronic asthma left in damp and mould for almost 2 years

23 November 2023

The Ombudsman has made 2 findings for Wandle Housing Association of severe maladministration and ordered £12,000 in compensation in 2 different cases, both relating to repairs not being carried out and damp and mould being present.

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