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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration after young family left with unsafe windows for 16 months
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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration at city council after new-born left living in damp and mould
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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration at city council over delayed repairs of extensive water leak
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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration at housing association after resident forced to sleep in living room for 18 months
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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration at housing association in response to anti-social behaviour complaint
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Ombudsman finds severe maladministration at housing association over failings in response to silverfish infestation
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Ombudsman hits major housing association with two severe maladministration findings following damp and mould investigation
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