London Borough of Wandsworth (25 023 740)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 11-Aug-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council dealt with overgrown ivy. Some of the complaint is late. With regard to the issues which are in time, either the courts are better placed to consider them, or further investigation would not lead to a different outcome.

London Borough of Croydon (25 018 213)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 04-Aug-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s advice to his tenant. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault to justify an investigation.

Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (25 023 901)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 04-Aug-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council’s response to his reports of private housing disrepair. There is insufficient evidence of fault to warrant an investigation.

Bristol City Council (25 021 103)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 30-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about how the Council handled concerns about disrepair in the complainant’s home. There is insufficient evidence of fault which would warrant further investigation

Nottingham City Council (25 022 738)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 30-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a housing improvement scheme. This is because it is unlikely we could add to the Council's response or achieve a different outcome for the complainant. There is therefore no worthwhile outcome achievable from further investigation.

London Borough of Wandsworth (25 014 135)

Statement Not upheld Private housing 26-Jul-2026

Summary: There was no fault in the Council’s decision not to take formal enforcement action against Mr X’s landlord following his report of disrepair in his accommodation.

Birmingham City Council (26 008 402)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 26-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate X’s complaint that the Council are responsible for a shortfall in rent paid to X. This is because we cannot achieve the outcome X seeks.

London Borough of Bromley (26 004 352)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 26-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s refusal to carry out a Housing Health and Safety Rating System assessment on Mr X’s privately rented property. There is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to warrant our involvement.

Milton Keynes Council (26 010 940)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 22-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint about the Council issuing him with a financial penalty for not complying with an improvement notice. Mr X had a right of appeal to the First-Tier Property Tribunal, and it would have been reasonable to expect him to have used it.

Exeter City Council (25 021 537)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 16-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a property that is in disrepair near the complainant’s home. This is because it is unlikely an investigation would add to the Council’s response or lead to a different outcome.