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
6
Published determinations
Maladministration rate
83%
Decisions with an adverse finding
Severe maladministration
0
Most serious findings
Compensation ordered
£1,300
Total across decisions
Adverse findings
5
Decisions against
Outcome breakdown
Count of outcomes reached across complaint heads in 6
published decisions.
No maladministration1
Reasonable redress4
Service failure5
Maladministration1
Gravesham Borough Council's maladministration rate (83%) is higher than the average for local authority / almo / tmo (71%) across published Ombudsman determinations.
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord's handling of a pre-void inspection (poor record keeping of its communications and failure to manage the resident's expectations about the inspection and the council's…
The Ombudsman found reasonable redress in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould, as it recognised its failings and offered suitable redress. It found service failure in the landlord's…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of ongoing leaks and water ingress from the flat above and the external staircase, including a delayed emergency repair that…
The landlord sent an ASB warning letter to the resident without first contacting him by phone, and failed to check who lived at the property. It acknowledged the failings, apologised, and offered £125 compensation,…
The Ombudsman found service failure in the landlord's handling of ASB reports due to poor communication and failure to follow its ASB policy, ordering £200 compensation. The landlord's offer of £250 and commitment to…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's handling of damp and mould reports, as it arranged specialist inspections, provided advice, and carried out treatment works. However, there were significant…
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.