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.

East Staffordshire Borough Council (26 009 910)

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

Summary: We will not investigate Mrs X’s complaint about advice the Council gave to her tenants during an eviction. It would be reasonable for Mrs X to seek a remedy in court.

Coventry City Council (26 010 675)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 15-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s decision to take enforcement action against Mr X for not having a valid Energy Performance Certificate. The complaint is late and there is no good reason to exercise discretion and investigate it now.

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council (26 010 121)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 07-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s actions when placing local land charges on Ms X’s property. The matter relates to notices served to Ms X as a private landlord. It was reasonable to expect Ms X to appeal to court about the notices.

Birmingham City Council (25 026 752)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 05-Jul-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about private sector housing support. The complaint is late and there are no good reasons for this.

Hertsmere Borough Council (25 020 327)

Statement Closed after initial enquiries Private housing 28-Jun-2026

Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the Council’s review of housing conditions, its response to Anti-Social behaviour and its application of its homelessness duties.