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
9
Published determinations
Maladministration rate
67%
Decisions with an adverse finding
Severe maladministration
1
Most serious findings
Compensation ordered
£3,325
Total across decisions
Adverse findings
6
Decisions against
Outcome breakdown
Count of outcomes reached across complaint heads in 9
published decisions.
No maladministration2
Service failure5
Maladministration5
Severe maladministration1
Mediation / settlement2
South Kesteven District Council's maladministration rate (67%) is lower than the average for local authority / almo / tmo (71%) across published Ombudsman determinations.
There was maladministration in the landlord's response to the resident's reports of repair to an external wall. The landlord delayed completing the works beyond its policy timescales, failed to carry out a prior risk…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's response to the resident's concerns about a neighbour's CCTV camera, nor in its complaint handling. The landlord acted reasonably by visiting both properties,…
The complaint about the landlord's response to reports of staff conduct was resolved with the Ombudsman's intervention. Following intervention the landlord offered £200 compensation, which both parties agreed as a…
The Ombudsman found severe maladministration in the landlord's handling of repairs in the property and the resident's request for improvements, and maladministration in its handling of the complaint. The landlord was…
The landlord was found to have service failure for its handling of repair delays (doors, windows, kitchen, asbestos tiles) and for its complaint handling delays. The landlord failed to meet its action plan timescales,…
The Ombudsman found no maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour, as it took appropriate investigative steps and worked with the Police. However, there was service…
The Ombudsman found maladministration by South Kesteven District Council for taking over five months to replace the resident's front door due to poor record-keeping and communication failures, and for failing to…
The Ombudsman found maladministration in the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould, and service failure in both the provision of window keys and complaint handling. The landlord was ordered to…
The resident complained about staff conduct, a damaged gate, and a request to remove items from outside their property. Following Ombudsman intervention, the landlord apologised and offered £50 compensation, which the…
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