Damp, mould, leaks, property damage, and repairs
The current discussion centres on Lambeth Council's high rate of maladministration findings related to housing repairs.
Lambeth Council's management of damp, mould, leaks, property damage, and repairs has been identified as a primary cause for its high rate of Housing Ombudsman maladministration determinations. A General Purposes Committee meeting in July 2026 heard that Lambeth Council had the highest rate in London, with 92% of cases resulting in maladministration in 2024/25.
Between October 2025 and March 2026, Lambeth Council received 108 housing ombudsman cases concerning these issues, with 19 cases resulting in severe maladministration. The council's performance was reported to place it at the top of a list of comparable London boroughs for maladministration rates.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council had a 92% maladministration rate for Housing Ombudsman determinations in 2024/25. Source
- Between October 2025 and March 2026, Lambeth Council received 108 housing ombudsman cases. Source
- Of these, 19 cases resulted in severe maladministration. Source
- These issues were revealed at a General Purposes Committee meeting on July 23, 2026. Source
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