Ombudsman backs national tenant body for first time to help address 474% rise in repair complaints

News29.05.25by Stephen Delahunty

The sector watchdog has backed the establishment of a national tenant body for the first time, after its latest report revealed a 474% rise in repair complaints.

Richard Blakeway, the housing ombudsman, said: “Repairs are the single biggest driver of complaints” (picture: Post Photo)

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