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Severe maladministration for Nottingham City Homes as repairs failings had ‘seriously detrimental impact’ on disabled resident

2 March 2023

The Ombudsman has found severe maladministration for Nottingham City Homes’ response to various repairs in a disabled residents’ home, including excess cold and allowing water to leak in through doors for two years.

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Double severe maladministration for Longhurst Group repairs failings after rodent problem

28 February 2023

The Ombudsman has made two findings of severe maladministration for Longhurst Group’s response to various repair issues for a vulnerable resident and its subsequent complaint handling.

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Ombudsman calls for culture change after Clarion left disabled resident without the use of a toilet because of continued drain blockages

21 February 2023

The Ombudsman found severe maladministration for how Clarion responded to blocked drains in a new build property, which left residents living in ‘unsanitary conditions’ and without a working downstairs toilet for considerable periods.

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Severe maladministration for Hammersmith & Fulham Council after multiple repairs failures over 18 months left family in unsafe conditions

16 February 2023

The Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration for Hammersmith & Fulham Council’s response to repairs on windows where safety concerns and a roof leak which led to the resident reporting fire safety issues.

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Ombudsman calls for ‘radical improvements’ following five severe maladministration findings for Lambeth Council

14 February 2023

The Housing Ombudsman has published three separate cases involving Lambeth Council, making five severe maladministration findings after multiple failings on issues such as record keeping and complaint handling.

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Two severe maladministration findings for Clarion as Ombudsman reiterates recommendations from its special investigation

31 January 2023

The Housing Ombudsman has found severe maladministration in two separate Clarion cases which formed part of a wider investigation into the landlord.

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