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Housing Ombudsman to Step Down at End of Month
The Housing Ombudsman, who oversees social housing regulation enforcement, will step down at the end of this month. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed the departure in a recent statement.
According to the Ministry, Richard Blakeway led the Ombudsman during a period of intense scrutiny on social housing. The statement highlighted his role in leading discussions around damp and mould, as well as efforts to bring consistency to complaint handling across all landlords.
The Ministry also noted that Blakeway has driven significant changes in attitudes and service delivery within the sector.
Letting agents and inventory clerks working with social housing providers may wish to note this leadership change, as the Ombudsman’s office plays a key role in regulating standards and complaint processes.
Source: Landlord Today