31 January 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration in two separate Clarion cases which formed part of a wider investigation into the landlord.
Continue reading about Two severe maladministration findings for Clarion as Ombudsman reiterates recommendations from its special investigation26 January 2023
The Housing Ombudsman made two findings of severe maladministration and had to issue two separate failure orders for Spitalfields Housing Association’s failures over responding to a leak which led to flooding and the subsequent complaint handling.
Continue reading about Multiple severe maladministration for Spitalfields Housing’s inadequate response to flooding and its unsatisfactory complaint handling24 January 2023
The Ombudsman found severe maladministration in how Leeds City Council dealt with a water leak, leaving a resident without a repair and living with damp for over two years.
Continue reading about Severe maladministration for Leeds City Council after significant failings in repeated repairs19 January 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into L&Q and Haringey Council after persistent poor performance over damp and mould complaints.
Continue reading about 45 high risk cases leads Ombudsman to launch wider investigations into two large landlords17 January 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has issued a special report on Birmingham City Council after concerns about the landlord’s complaint handling and compensation.
Continue reading about Ombudsman issues special report on Birmingham City Council after wider investigation finds fundamental failures12 January 2023
The Ombudsman found severe maladministration for A2Dominion’s failure to fix various problems with a resident’s heating and hot water supply over a number of years.
Continue reading about Severe maladministration for A2Dominion after resident left without heating and hot water10 January 2023
The Ombudsman made a severe maladministration finding for Wandle after it failed to confirm whether the doors in a resident’s flat were fire-rated or needed replacing, despite numerous visits to the property.
Continue reading about Severe maladministration for Wandle’s lengthy delays on fire doors15 December 2022
The Housing Ombudsman has used its latest Insight report to share good practice on a variety of cases, including how swift or timely action by landlords can impact complaint outcomes positively.
Continue reading about Ombudsman’s latest Insight report shares landlord’s good practice as upheld cases rise14 December 2022
The Housing Ombudsman has written to the London Borough of Islington, stating its intention to carry out a wider investigation into the landlord after its poor handling of damp and mould reports and resulting complaints.
Continue reading about Ombudsman launches wider investigation into Islington Council after repeated damp and mould failures12 December 2022
The Ombudsman made a severe maladministration finding for Birmingham City Council’s handling of a disrepair claim, with the council failing on multiple occasions to take action when prompted by the resident and the local MP.
Continue reading about Severe maladministration for Birmingham City Council’s inaction on disrepair