Case 202432279decided 18 May 2026
Most severe finding on the condition of the home: reasonable redress.
What was decided, issue by issue
- maladministration — The resident’s transfer request (other)
- reasonable redress — Damp and mould repairs to a kitchen and hallway (disrepair)
- service failure — The associated complaint (complaint handling)
The Ombudsman ordered compensation of £475.00. It made 3 orders and 1 recommendation — an order binds the landlord, a recommendation does not.
- Apologise to the resident for the failures identified.
- Pay the resident £475.
- Take the specified rehousing action and update the resident.
- Pay the £200 already awarded for the damp and mould. (recommendation — not binding)
