Performance summary based on published UK Housing Ombudsman determinations. Figures reflect
only complaints that reached a formal determination and are not a complete measure of service.
Key statistics
Decisions
16
Published determinations
Maladministration rate
94%
Decisions with an adverse finding
Severe maladministration
1
Most serious findings
Compensation ordered
£3,638
Total across decisions
Adverse findings
15
Decisions against
Outcome breakdown
Count of outcomes reached across complaint heads in 16
published decisions.
No maladministration3
Service failure10
Maladministration10
Severe maladministration1
Mediation / settlement1
Epping Forest District Council's maladministration rate (94%) is higher than the average for local authority / almo / tmo (83%) across published Ombudsman determinations.
The landlord was found to have maladministration in its handling of repairs, having delayed unreasonably in raising repairs identified during its 2025 inspection and failing to complete them over 6 months later. There…
The Ombudsman found service failure, no maladministration, severe maladministration, maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s response to mould in the property. We have also assessed the landlord’s…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of the property, including concerns about asbestos..
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord’s handling of The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property.. Total compensation ordered: £50.
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns as to the reasons given for the rent increase and an error on the rent increase letter. Reports of…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of a bathroom door repair.. Total compensation ordered: £200.
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the loss of hot water.. Total compensation ordered: £138.
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of: reports of leaks, damp and mould in the property. repairs needed in the property. The resident has also complained about…
The Ombudsman found service failure, maladministration in the landlord’s handling of : The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s building work. The associated complaint.. Total…
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s shower.. Total compensation ordered: £75.
The Ombudsman found service failure, maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of noise from her neighbour’s boiler; complaints handling..
The Ombudsman found no maladministration, maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s handling of: A request from the resident. The formal complaint.. Total compensation ordered: £250.
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of its contractors’ behaviour, and the subsequent compensation offered..
The Ombudsman found maladministration, service failure in the landlord’s handling of The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak in her property. The landlord’s handling of the…
The Ombudsman found mediation settlement, service failure in the landlord’s handling of the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of noise disturbance.. Total compensation ordered: £175.
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the landlord’s demand for a charge prior to sale of the property, for the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHIS) payments it would not receive…
Monitor Epping Forest District Council and its peers
Landlord Monitor tracks your organisation's record, benchmarks you against peers and sends early-warning alerts the moment a new determination is published.
We use privacy-friendly analytics.
With your consent we set a Google Analytics cookie to understand how the site is used.
No advertising or cross-site tracking. You can change your mind any time.