3 February 2026
We have released our latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report. The report focuses on compensation awards.
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20 January 2026
We have opened a consultation on how we will take on complaints as part of our role in the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements (STAIRs).
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16 December 2025
We have published our Annual Report and Accounts for 24-25.
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Roof is Leaking or Pipe Rupture at Home: Panicing Couple In Despair Sitting on a Sofa Watching How Water Drips into Buckets in their Living Room. Catastrophe, Distaster and Financial Ruin
11 December 2025
Housing Ombudsman urges landlords to see the person behind the repair
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Close-up Of A Shocked Woman Looking at moldy room
20 November 2025
We have published our latest severe maladministration report. This focuses on leaks, one of the primary causes of damp and mould in homes.
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Closeup of man hand holding cardboard at new home. Young man unpacking boxes in new apartment. Man hand carrying carton box while relocating with his girlfriend.
18 November 2025
We have published the outcomes of 3 wider orders that focus on the issue of temporary moves.
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30 October 2025
We have published our revised further investigation process. This aims to allow landlords to resolve issues earlier without the need for a full investigation.
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28 October 2025
Mushrooms growing on a child’s bedroom wall among cases in latest Housing Ombudsman damp and mould report
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7 October 2025
We have released our special investigation report into Lewisham Council.
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30 September 2025
Tenants of private registered providers will have new rights to access information.
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