The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) ruled that Lewisham Council failed in its duty to uphold the rights of a woman known as Mrs X, who was forced to live in unsuitable temporary accommodation. This flat lacked adequate space for her and her child, compounded by issues such as sewage problems and insufficient heating. The LGO found that internal communications indicated awareness of the flat's inadequacy, yet the council delayed action for five months, risking Mrs X's safety from an abusive ex-partner. The council was ordered to compensate her £3,550 and apologize for the distress caused.
The impact on Mrs X of being left in the unsuitable property was profound, as she could not bathe properly and lacked proper care.
These are significant injustices to Mrs X, who lived in fear as the council failed to assess her housing suitability in time.
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