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
4
Published determinations
Maladministration rate
25%
Decisions with an adverse finding
Severe maladministration
0
Most serious findings
Compensation ordered
£200
Total across decisions
Adverse findings
1
Decisions against
Outcome breakdown
Count of outcomes reached across complaint heads in 4
published decisions.
No maladministration1
Reasonable redress2
Service failure1
Mediation / settlement1
Outside jurisdiction1
Somerset West and Taunton Council's maladministration rate (25%) is lower than the average for local authority / almo / tmo (72%) across published Ombudsman determinations.
The Ombudsman found that the landlord offered reasonable redress for its handling of the resident's requests for insurance information and reports of antisocial behaviour. The landlord acknowledged its failings,…
The resident complained about distressing staff conduct during a property visit. Through Ombudsman intervention, the landlord agreed to provide a written apology, arrange a formal meeting, and pay £438 compensation (the…
The Ombudsman found that the landlord made a reasonable offer of redress (£50) in response to the resident's complaint about damage to their car from grass cutting. The landlord investigated appropriately, and the…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's response to disrepair at Properties B and C, and no maladministration in complaint handling. However, there was service failure because the landlord failed to…
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