Annual report 2021-22 published
23 February 2023
The Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2021-22 has been published, showing an unprecedented increase in complaints and enquiries received.
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Ombudsman calls for culture change after Clarion left disabled resident without the use of a toilet because of continued drain blockages
21 February 2023
The Ombudsman found severe maladministration for how Clarion responded to blocked drains in a new build property, which left residents living in ‘unsanitary conditions’ and without a working downstairs toilet for considerable periods.
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Severe maladministration for Hammersmith & Fulham Council after multiple repairs failures over 18 months left family in unsafe conditions
16 February 2023
The Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration for Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s response to repairs on windows where safety concerns and a roof leak which led to the resident reporting fire safety issues.
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Ombudsman calls for ‘radical improvements’ following five severe maladministration findings for Lambeth Council
14 February 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has published three separate cases involving Lambeth Council, making five severe maladministration findings after multiple failings on issues such as record keeping and complaint handling.
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Severe maladministration for believe housing’s handling of bathroom ceiling repair and asbestos
9 February 2023
The Ombudsman has found severe maladministration for believe housing after it left a residents bathroom in an “unacceptable state” for two years due to a failure to repair it.
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Ombudsman sees 60% increase in complaints on heating and hot water
7 February 2023
Focus on cases relating to heating and hot water to drive learning as the Ombudsman’s reveals nearly two in three cases are upheld.
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Housing Ombudsman launches consultation on 2023-24 business plan
6 February 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has launched its consultation on the 2023-24 business plan which it will use to deliver an independent, visible and proactive Ombudsman.
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Two severe maladministration findings for Clarion as Ombudsman reiterates recommendations from its special investigation
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.
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Severe maladministration for Leeds City Council after significant failings in repeated repairs
24 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.
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45 high risk cases leads Ombudsman to launch wider investigations into two large landlords
19 January 2023
The Housing Ombudsman has launched an investigation into L&Q and Haringey Council after persistent poor performance over damp and mould complaints.
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