Case 202432279decided 18 May 2026
In case 202432279 (Notting Hill Genesis, decided 18 May 2026), the Housing Ombudsman’s most severe finding on the condition of the home was reasonable redress, on “Damp and mould repairs to a kitchen and hallway”.
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)
