Damp, mould, leaks, and property repairs
Lambeth Council is currently under formal investigation by the Housing Ombudsman regarding severe maladministration findings for property repairs.
Lambeth Council is currently under formal investigation by the Housing Ombudsman, initiated in December 2025, due to severe maladministration findings concerning damp, mould, leaks, and property repairs. This investigation follows persistent issues identified in casework related to complaints handling and repairs.
Between October 2025 and March 2026, the council received 108 housing cases, with 19 resulting in severe maladministration. Data from 2024/25 showed Lambeth Council had the highest rate of maladministration, at 92%, among comparable London boroughs.
Key facts
- The Housing Ombudsman initiated a formal investigation into Lambeth Council in December 2025. Source
- Lambeth Council received 108 housing cases between October 2025 and March 2026. Source
- 19 of these cases resulted in severe maladministration. Source
- Lambeth Council had a 92% maladministration rate in 2024/25. Source
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