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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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London Borough of Havering Council (202502362)

20 May 2026 Case 202502362 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202502362 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Havering Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background The resident has complained about […]

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London Borough of Havering Council (202532414)

20 May 2026 Case 202532414 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202532414 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Havering Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background In September 2025, the landlord’s […]

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Southwark Council (202437521)

18 May 2026 Case 202437521 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202437521 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat. He reported a […]

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Southwark Council (202440505)

18 May 2026 Case 202440505 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202440505 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident reported mice in the property in July 2023. The landlord […]

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Southwark Council (202503448)

18 May 2026 Case 202503448 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202503448 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a 3-storey new build […]

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Wiltshire Council (202504083)

18 May 2026 Case 202504083 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504083 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wiltshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat. […]

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City of Westminster Council (202528849)

11 May 2026 Case 202528849 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202528849 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 May 2026 Background The resident lived in supported housing. […]

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Mid Devon District Council (202402538)

11 May 2026 Case 202402538 Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202402538 Decision type Investigation Landlord Mid Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 11 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a block of flats […]

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202424231)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202424231 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202424231 Decision type Investigation Landlord Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident complained about various maintenance issues in her home, […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202429943)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202429943 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429943 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has experienced drainage blockage and […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202514601)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202514601 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202514601 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a top floor […]

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202520372)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202520372 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202520372 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kingston upon Hull City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background The resident lives at the property with her 2 […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202453391)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202453391 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202453391 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has repeatedly reported water […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202541121)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202541121 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202541121 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background In February 2025, the resident […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202527577)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202527577 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202527577 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident first reported mould in […]

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Uttlesford District Council (202417008)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202417008 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202417008 Decision type Investigation Landlord Uttlesford District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has lived in a three […]

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Redditch Borough Council (202519700)

29 Apr 2026 Case 202519700 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519700 Decision type Investigation Landlord Redditch Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) to […]

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City of Westminster Council (202524395)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202524395 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202524395 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 April 2026 Background At the time of the complaint the […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202527520)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202527520 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202527520 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a first […]

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Bristol City Council (202451973)

27 Apr 2026 Case 202451973 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202451973 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 April 2026 Background The resident’s household has vulnerabilities due to […]

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Guildford Borough Council (202539008)

27 Apr 2026 Case 202539008 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202539008 Decision type Investigation Landlord Guildford Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Introductory Tenancy Date 27 April 2026 Background The resident reported rats in the loft […]

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Slough Borough Council (202318429)

21 Apr 2026 Case 202318429 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202318429 Decision type Investigation Landlord Slough Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 April 2026 Background The resident has severely impaired sight and […]

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202535492)

21 Apr 2026 Case 202535492 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202535492 Decision type Investigation Landlord Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 22 April 2026 Background In September 2025, the resident reported […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202339841)

17 Apr 2026 Case 202339841 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202339841 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 April 2026 Background The resident reported that his front […]

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202345070)

17 Apr 2026 Case 202345070 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202345070 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 April 2026 Background The complaint concerns the landlord’s […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202500722)

17 Apr 2026 Case 202500722 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202500722 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 17 April 2026 Background The resident reported that the landlord […]

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Cheshire West and Chester Council (202504153)

16 Apr 2026 Case 202504153 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504153 Decision type Investigation Landlord Cheshire West and Chester Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 April 2026 Background In December 2024, a storm […]

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Southwark Council (202504594)

16 Apr 2026 Case 202504594 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504594 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 16 April 2026 Background During October 2024 the resident contacted the landlord […]

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Epping Forest District Council (202300969)

15 Apr 2026 Case 202300969 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202300969 Decision type Investigation Landlord Epping Forest District Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 April 2026 Background The landlord inspected the property at some point in 2024. […]

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Slough Borough Council (202500054)

15 Apr 2026 Case 202500054 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202500054 Decision type Investigation Landlord Slough Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 April 2026 Background During 2023 the landlord carried out repairs […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202453502)

14 Apr 2026 Case 202453502 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202453502 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 14 April 2026 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour in […]

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202428299)

10 Apr 2026 Case 202428299 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202428299 Decision type Investigation Landlord Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 10 April 2026 Background The resident reported a leak and mould […]

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Basildon Borough Council (202341200)

9 Apr 2026 Case 202341200 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202341200 Decision type Investigation Landlord Basildon Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 09 April 2026 Background The resident’s representative reported a roof leak […]

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Stoke on Trent City Council (202409946)

8 Apr 2026 Case 202409946 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202409946 Decision type Investigation Landlord Stoke on Trent City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 8 April 2026 Background The resident lived in […]

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Basildon Borough Council (202405680)

2 Apr 2026 Case 202405680 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202405680 Decision type Investigation Landlord Basildon Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 April 2026 Background The resident complained about delays in […]

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Birmingham City Council (202411803)

2 Apr 2026 Case 202411803 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202411803 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 April 2026 Background The resident made multiple complaints of […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202348575)

31 Mar 2026 Case 202348575 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202348575 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 31 March 2026 Background The resident has been a tenant […]

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Southwark Council (202347450)

31 Mar 2026 Case 202347450 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202347450 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Leaseholder Date 31 March 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about the length of time it had […]

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St Albans City and District Council (202503830)

31 Mar 2026 Case 202503830 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202503830 Decision type Investigation Landlord St Albans City and District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 31 March 2026 Background The resident has health […]

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West Northamptonshire Council (202427252)

31 Mar 2026 Case 202427252 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202427252 Decision type Investigation Landlord West Northamptonshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenant Date 31 March 2026 Background The landlord has listed that it has […]

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Decisions by year

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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)