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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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Places for People Group Limited (202128598)

3 Nov 2023 Case 202128598 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various service charge concerns; Complaint handling.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202209764)

2 Nov 2023 Case 202209764 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct; The landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal gate.

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Lambeth Council (202220014)

2 Nov 2023 Case 202220014 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of a broken lift. As part of this investigation, this Service has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202228697)

1 Nov 2023 Case 202228697 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damaged windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202222655)

1 Nov 2023 Case 202222655 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of a refund to the resident’s rent account. The landlord's response to the resident’s request to be refunded for the cost of a communal door key.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202215706)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202215706 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s approach to a lease variation. the associated complaint.

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Aster Group Limited (202108633)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202108633 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of defects and snagging issues raised by the resident. This report has also considered: The landlord’s complaints handling. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202218060)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202218060 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of the property upon moving in and subsequent repairs. Complaints handling.

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202217828)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202217828 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’); and The subsequent complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215200)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202215200 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents concerns regarding the safety of the cladding at her property. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the residents complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202218007)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202218007 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of major works. Complaints handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202123994)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202123994 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Lambeth Council (202223064)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202223064 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from a flat above. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202215615)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202215615 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of and response to antisocial behaviour caused by the resident’s neighbour between May 2022 and October 2022. Complaints handling.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202208497)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202208497 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak coming from the property above, damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202124552)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202124552 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s conduct during visits to the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202216980)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202216980 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: How the landlord handled repairs to the communal entry door to the building. How the landlord handled repairs to the communal TV aerial. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202016924)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202016924 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of defects and repairs. Complaints handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202014965)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202014965 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the residents reports of ASB (anti social behaviour). The landlord’s handling of the residents complaint. This investigation has also considered the landlords record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202121899)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202121899 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of outstanding repairs and its communication. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated. The landlord’s knowledge and information management has also been investigated.

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Sage Housing Limited (SHL) (202116347)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202116347 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint was about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for documents relating to Japanese knotweed (“knotweed”) during the sales process and the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202224898)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202224898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: repairs to the resident’s leaking roof; the associated complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202221259)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202221259 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the roof of the resident’s property. Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the resident’s reports of inappropriate staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202220012)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202220012 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of plastering repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202007679)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202007679 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202007679 Tower Hamlets Homes 31 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202122336)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202122336 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202122336 A2Dominion Housing Group Limited 30 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202008234)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202008234 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202008234 Clarion Housing Association Limited 30 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202123801)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202123801 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a copy of its reasonable adjustment policy. Response to the resident’s vulnerability and reasonable adjustment concerns. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202216740)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202216740 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the quality of the grounds maintenance service and the associated enquiries about her service charges; the complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202012420)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202012420 Maladministration Managing Relations

This is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of damp and mould in his new build home. The associated complaint.

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Aster Group Limited (202200958)

29 Oct 2023 Case 202200958 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defective guttering and related damp at the property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202004372)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202004372 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the following repairs at the resident’s home: Damp and mould; Roof; Doors and windows; Fencing; Drive/path.

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London Borough of Ealing (202117829)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202117829 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak and the associated repair works. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202207096)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202207096 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks into his property and resultant damage. A decant application. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202217569)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202217569 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about excessive noise caused by works to the lift and boiler within the building.

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Onward Homes Limited (202229060)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202229060 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202229060 Onward Homes Limited 27 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. […]

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Sheffield City Council (202100059)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202100059 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: the condition of the property when let. gas safety. complaint handling.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202215797)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202215797 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202124650)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202124650 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: damp and mould. leaks from the property above. an overgrown tree.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202212832)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202212832 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about requiring repair works at the property. As part of this investigation, the Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. As part of this investigation, the Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s recordkeeping.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202013480)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202013480 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs and information the landlord provided from the start of the tenancy. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Croydon (202216848)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202216848 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of proposed actions from multi agency meeting to address reported antisocial behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202209500)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202209500 Maladministration Information and data management

This is about how the landlord handled: A repair required to the property soil stack. The resident’s reports about the landlord’s contractor. The resident’s reports about the cleaning contractor. The associated complaint. Record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202217925)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202217925 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a water leak and subsequent repairs. Complaints handling.

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The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Limited (202122493)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202122493 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Ealing (202229501)

25 Oct 2023 Case 202229501 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a water leak into the property and the maintenance of the roof. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202103364)

25 Oct 2023 Case 202103364 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request to be rehoused. The resident’s request for tree pruning. The resident’s reports of repairs required to a wall. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). This report also looks at the landlord’s handling and management of the resident’s complaints.

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Hackney Council (202234674)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202234674 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports regarding: Damp, mould and ongoing leaks. The resident's request to be permanently re-housed.

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Lewisham Council (202002376)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202002376 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), response to the resident’s request to be moved, complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202126692)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202126692 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident's reports of damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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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

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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

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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)