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"had been complained" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe something that was complained about in the past, but the complaint has since been resolved. For example, "The faulty wiring in the old building had been complained about for months, but finally the issue was addressed."
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Saunders said most the 43 dispensaries busted had been complained about by neighbours.
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