The Ombudsman Association welcomes the intention of the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local to strengthen and simplify consumer redress across the housing market.
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It is in the interests of consumers that there should be a single, mandatory, ombudsman covering the private housing sector.
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Any ombudsman should meet the Ombudsman Association’s membership criteria and principles of Good Governance and Good Complaint Handling.
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To be effective an ombudsman needs to work in a well-regulated environment, with clear common standards to measure against, and liaise closely with enforcement bodies.
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