Case 202330013decided 10 March 2025
In case 202330013 (Connexus Homes Limited, decided 10 March 2025), the Housing Ombudsman’s most severe finding on the condition of the home was no maladministration, on “response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property”.
What was decided, issue by issue
- no maladministration — response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property (disrepair)
- no maladministration — complaint handling (complaint handling)
The decision does not state a monetary award. It made no order, but 3 recommendations — an order binds the landlord, a recommendation does not.
- Remind staff of the importance of information management and accurate record keeping. (recommendation — not binding)
- Follow up the November 2023 insurance claim and explain why the resident received no contact. (recommendation — not binding)
- Give the resident information about the landlord’s home contents insurance scheme. (recommendation — not binding)
