Ombudsman urges change after ‘inexcusable’ window repair cases

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More than half of cases included in new report include children

The Housing Ombudsman has published its latest ‘learning from severe maladministration’ report, which is focused on complaints about windows.

The report, which comes a year after the Ombudsman wrote to all chief executives about his concerns on the topic, identified failings to conduct risk assessments, repairs being delayed in favour of later major works, and poor communication.

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