Housing Ombudsman landlord update: October 26 | sent by Housing Ombudsman Service 15 October 2026 10:01

  • IT security incident: Incident contained; investigations into potential data impact continue. Annual submissions remain unaffected.
  • STAIRs: New information access and publication requirements came into effect on 1 October.
  • Complaint handling: New workshop, podcasts and learning resources offer practical guidance on complaints, pest infestations and effective apologies.
  • New resources: Updated representative consent form and supplementary Competence and Conduct Standard guidance are available.
  • Have your say: Feedback surveys are open for the Annual Complaints Review and September landlord forums.

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