Case 202332025decided 27 February 2026
In case 202332025 (One Housing Group Limited, decided 27 February 2026), the Housing Ombudsman’s most severe finding on the condition of the home was severe maladministration, on “A leak, damp and mould”.
What was decided, issue by issue
- severe maladministration — A leak, damp and mould (disrepair)
- service failure — Anti social behaviour (ASB) (other)
- maladministration — We have also considered the handling of the associated complaint. (complaint handling)
The Ombudsman ordered compensation of £1,700.00. It made 4 orders and 1 recommendation — an order binds the landlord, a recommendation does not.
- Apologise to the resident for the failures identified.
- Pay the resident £1,700.
- Carry out a post-inspection of the property.
- Carry out an operational review of how these failures arose.
- Resolve the disputed boundary with the resident. (recommendation — not binding)
