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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 Borough of Camden Council (202329817)

13 May 2025 Case 202329817 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202329072)

12 May 2025 Case 202329072 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: a leak into her property damp and mould The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling record keeping

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London Borough of Havering Council (202404302)

12 May 2025 Case 202404302 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). the resident’s complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202320344)

9 May 2025 Case 202320344 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to his front door and reimbursement for a replacement door. We have also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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City of Westminster Council (202437891)

9 May 2025 Case 202437891 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a persistent roof leak and damp and mould.

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Leeds City Council (202338609)

8 May 2025 Case 202338609 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for a repair to the hallway.

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Newcastle City Council (202309838)

8 May 2025 Case 202309838 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of fencing works. Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Derby City Council (202222467)

6 May 2025 Case 202222467 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report that a member of staff had a key and could access his property, and his request for the locks to be changed.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202322539)

6 May 2025 Case 202322539 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of asbestos control measures during proposed fire safety works. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202414527)

6 May 2025 Case 202414527 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Wigan Council (202322214)

6 May 2025 Case 202322214 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) regarding a neighbour’s dog.

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Birmingham City Council (202416669)

2 May 2025 Case 202416669 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of multiple leaks into the property and the resulting damage. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Epping Forest District Council (202409710)

2 May 2025 Case 202409710 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a bathroom door repair.

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East Devon District Council (202408160)

1 May 2025 Case 202408160 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202306428)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202306428 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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City of Westminster Council (202420114)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202420114 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a leak into the resident’s property.

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Derby City Council (202316973)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202316973 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from the property above, and the associated repairs.

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East Devon District Council (202341433)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202341433 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the hallway floor. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202407729)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202407729 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in her bedroom. Kitchen waste backing up into her bath.

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Arun District Council (202329684)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202329684 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks and damp and mould within the property. Concerns about a trip hazard in the communal area of the building. Request for it to repair the bedroom window and the communal door.

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Basildon Borough Council (202323861)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202323861 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s gas fire. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Harlow District Council (202322940)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202322940 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the gutter. The resident’s complaint.

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Wokingham Borough Council (202333811)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202333811 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a contractor damaged her television and her subsequent request for compensation.

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Birmingham City Council (202421689)

25 Apr 2025 Case 202421689 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports from the resident of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours.

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Reading Borough Council (202332425)

25 Apr 2025 Case 202332425 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding damp and mould in the property.

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City of Westminster Council (202323288)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202323288 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak into the property; faulty lighting.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202341320)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202341320 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of water ingress. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202332543)

23 Apr 2025 Case 202332543 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of low water pressure at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated: the landlord’s complaints handling. the landlord’s information management and record keeping.

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Southampton City Council (202324519)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202324519 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Rusty water from the cold taps, and a fault with the internal stop tap. Leaks and associated damage. We also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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Bristol City Council (202339015)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202339015 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the property and the resident’s concerns of asbestos. The associated complaint.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202412195)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202412195 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. Damp and mould in the property.

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Southwark Council (202309926)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202309926 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202328994)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202328994 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of roof leaks and subsequent damp and mould issues. The associated complaint.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202409744)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202409744 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a roof leak to an outhouse. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202401088)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202401088 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a temporary or permanent move due to domestic violence (DV). Concern regarding the suitability of the temporary hotel accommodation. Concern regarding access for gas and electric safety checks. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202401413)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202401413 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns over its handling of service charges.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202417323)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202417323 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak into his home and the associated repairs, including damp and mould. The resident’s complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Swindon Borough Council (202324022)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202324022 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The landlord’s handling of bathroom repairs relating to damp and mould.

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202324759)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202324759 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202317745)

9 Apr 2025 Case 202317745 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202327772)

8 Apr 2025 Case 202327772 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Responsive repairs. Associated complaint.

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Wigan Council (202315805)

7 Apr 2025 Case 202315805 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the: external drainage. garden outhouse. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Wigan Council (202320732)

7 Apr 2025 Case 202320732 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the windows. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202327461)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202327461 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage problems. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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West Lancashire Borough Council (202315032)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202315032 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s doorframe and kitchen unit.

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Birmingham City Council (202323445)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202323445 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a damaged front door.

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Castle Point Borough Council (202403123)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202403123 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about damp and mould in her property.

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Lewes District Council (202341266)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202341266 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould reports of repairs to the shed roof complaint

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London Borough of Camden Council (202324855)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202324855 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s claim for a refund and compensation due to having no heating and hot water.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202315355)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202315355 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a blocked communal soil stack pipe. Associated complaint.

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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)