We will not investigate this complaint about recovery of a housing benefit overpayment. This is because there is not enough evidence of fault by the Council to justify investigation. Part of Mr X’s complaint is late.
Source · LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
LGO (Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman)
Other
Reference 25-014-854
Sector Benefits And Tax
Category Housing Benefit And Council Tax Benefit
Decided 12 February 2026
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