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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

18,103 total decisions 13,253 maladministration found 2,407 no maladministration 167 severe cases

Formal casework decisions from the Housing Ombudsman Service on complaints against social landlords in England. Decisions include maladministration findings, reasonable redress, and cases outside jurisdiction.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202548189)

1 Sep 2026 Case 202548189 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202548189 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 1 September 2026 Background The resident signed a tenancy agreement for the property […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202531799)

25 Aug 2026 Case 202531799 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202531799 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 25 August 2026 Background The resident lives in a block of flats and has […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202439478)

30 Jul 2026 Case 202439478 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202439478 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 July 2026 Background The resident lives with her three children, one of whom had asthma […]

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The Community Housing Group Limited (202444152)

30 Jul 2026 Case 202444152 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202444152 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Community Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 July 2026 Background The resident reported damp and mould in November 2023 and […]

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One Housing Group Limited (202337553)

20 Jul 2026 Case 202337553 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202337553 Decision type Investigation Landlord One Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 July 2026 Background The resident’s representative complained that the landlord was not sending all the […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202506813)

14 Jul 2026 Case 202506813 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202506813 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 14 July 2026 Background In late 2021, the resident reported mould around windows in the […]

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Southwark Council (202421746)

7 Jul 2026 Case 202421746 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202421746 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 7 July 2026 Background The resident complained in April 2024 about damp and […]

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Salix Homes Limited (202507009)

30 Jun 2026 Case 202507009 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202507009 Decision type Investigation Landlord Salix Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 August 2026 Background The resident has reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) including criminal activity from a […]

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Peabody Trust (202415967)

18 Jun 2026 Case 202415967 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202415967 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 18 June 2026 Background The property is a 1-bed flat on the first floor of a block. […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202531549)

12 Jun 2026 Case 202531549 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202531549 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 12 June 2026 Background The resident said a leak led to damp and mould in her […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202541699)

4 Jun 2026 Case 202541699 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202541699 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 4 June 2026 Background 1. The resident has lived in the property since May 2024. […]

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Peabody Trust (202544131)

2 Jun 2026 Case 202544131 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202544131 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 2 June 2026 Background The resident reported uneven paving in a communal area to the landlord […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202526712)

2 Jun 2026 Case 202526712 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202526712 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 2 June 2026 Background The resident complained that the landlord had failed to address structural […]

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202404776)

1 Jun 2026 Case 202404776 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202404776 Decision type Investigation Landlord Royal Borough Of Greenwich Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 1 June 2026 Background The resident reported repairs to her […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202409519)

29 May 2026 Case 202409519 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202409519 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident, who is disabled, lives in a ground floor […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202501751)

29 May 2026 Case 202501751 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202501751 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background In March 2025, the resident asked the landlord to remove […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202532429)

29 May 2026 Case 202532429 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202532429 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident reported a leak from an overflow pipe in […]

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202438780)

29 May 2026 Case 202438780 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202438780 Decision type Investigation Landlord GreenSquareAccord Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident reported that her garden fence was damaged on 4 March […]

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202515680)

29 May 2026 Case 202515680 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202515680 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kingston upon Hull City Council Landlord type Local authority Occupancy Assured tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about a wet […]

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London Borough of Hounslow (202519087)

29 May 2026 Case 202519087 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202519087 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hounslow Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat with […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202444157)

29 May 2026 Case 202444157 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202444157 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202329362)

29 May 2026 Case 202329362 Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202329362 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a block and was burgled on 13 October […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202408474)

29 May 2026 Case 202408474 Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202408474 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident queried a service charge increase on 8 April 2024. […]

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Southwark Council (202501874)

29 May 2026 Case 202501874 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202501874 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 29 May 2026 Background For ease of narration, this report will refer to “the […]

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London Borough of Barnet (202407751)

28 May 2026 Case 202407751 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202407751 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Barnet Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident lives at the property with her children, and […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202344015)

28 May 2026 Case 202344015 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202344015 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident reported cracks in the ceiling and safety […]

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202408632)

28 May 2026 Case 202408632 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202408632 Decision type Investigation Landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident lives with her husband in a flat served […]

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South Kesteven District Council (202413942)

28 May 2026 Case 202413942 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202413942 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Kesteven District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident raised concerns about the […]

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Southwark Council (202529735)

28 May 2026 Case 202529735 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202529735 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a property managed by a tenancy […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202345787)

27 May 2026 Case 202345787 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202345787 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident has reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) to the landlord […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202324607)

27 May 2026 Case 202324607 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202324607 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident moved to the property by way of mutual […]

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East Devon District Council (202446740)

27 May 2026 Case 202446740 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202446740 Decision type Investigation Landlord East Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The landlord installed a new bathroom […]

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London Borough of Brent (202410185)

27 May 2026 Case 202410185 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202410185 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Brent Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor […]

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202535597)

27 May 2026 Case 202535597 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202535597 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident reported to the landlord sink blockages in […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202445243)

27 May 2026 Case 202445243 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202445243 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy SecureTenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours to her landlord in […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202408355)

27 May 2026 Case 202408355 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202408355 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident paid for an additional gate key fob, which was […]

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B3 Living Limited (202534120)

26 May 2026 Case 202534120 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202534120 Decision type Investigation Landlord B3 Living Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 August 2026 Background During August 2023 the resident’s bedroom ceiling collapsed. The landlord carried […]

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Newlon Housing Trust (202534476)

26 May 2026 Case 202534476 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202534476 Decision type Investigation Landlord Newlon Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 26 May 2026 Background The resident reported heating issues, then a leak resulting in […]

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Bromford Flagship LiveWest Limited (202450569)

22 May 2026 Case 202450569 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202450569 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bromford Flagship LiveWest Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The resident told the landlord that the asbestos in her home […]

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City of Westminster Council (202528228)

22 May 2026 Case 202528228 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202528228 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Flexible Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a third floor flat. The landlord […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202429967)

22 May 2026 Case 202429967 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429967 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 22 May 2026 Background On 24 June 2023, the resident asked […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202406849)

22 May 2026 Case 202406849 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202406849 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The resident lived with her adult daughter, who has […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202527715)

22 May 2026 Case 202527715 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202527715 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom flat with her […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202526586)

22 May 2026 Case 202526586 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202526586 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background During June 2025 the resident emailed the landlord to raise concerns […]

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202504412)

22 May 2026 Case 202504412 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202504412 Decision type Investigation Landlord Orbit Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The landlord failed to reposition a bedroom radiator for […]

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Southern Housing (202403321)

22 May 2026 Case 202403321 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202403321 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The property is a 2-bedroom house. The resident lived there with her […]

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City of Westminster Council (202453314)

21 May 2026 Case 202453314 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202453314 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 May 2026 Background The resident and his wife (referred […]

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202440466)

21 May 2026 Case 202440466 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202440466 Decision type Investigation Landlord First Choice Homes Oldham Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 21 May 2026 Background In July 2024, some months after moving in, the […]

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Great Places Housing Group Limited (202336752)

21 May 2026 Case 202336752 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202336752 Decision type Investigation Landlord Great Places Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 May 2026 Background The resident reported a hole in her roof to […]

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202341851)

20 May 2026 Case 202341851 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202341851 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background The resident reported damp and […]

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Decisions by year and outcome · full collection with a recorded date
Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
2019100
2020604235
2021875557544
20221,092468400
20232,222384269
20243,021247272
20254,469512708
20261,513197215

Maladministration includes partial and severe maladministration. Values are counts of published decisions.

Landlords with most published decisions

Decision counts
Clarion Housing Association Limited 919
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 410
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 354

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (919) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (634) Peabody Trust (597) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (410) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (354) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)