Case 202332025decided 27 February 2026
Most severe finding on the condition of the home: severe maladministration.
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)
