Case 202437521decided 18 May 2026
In case 202437521 (Southwark Council, decided 18 May 2026), the Housing Ombudsman’s most severe finding on the condition of the home was service failure, on “Reports of a leak”.
What was decided, issue by issue
- service failure — Reports of a leak (disrepair)
- service failure — Complaint (complaint handling)
The Ombudsman ordered compensation of £180.00. It made 2 orders — an order binds the landlord, a recommendation does not.
- Apology order
- Compensation Order
