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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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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202119238)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202119238 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a housing transfer on medical grounds. Complaint.

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Norwich City Council (202223488)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202223488 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident's complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of anti-social behaviour from a neighbour.

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Westminster City Council (202121910)

13 Sep 2023 Case 202121910 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak in the property. Fire stopping works. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202115731)

12 Sep 2023 Case 202115731 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: outstanding repairs at the resident’s property. reports of damp and mould in the property. the resident’s complaints. This report also looks at the landlord’s record keeping practises and handling of knowledge and information.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202122217)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202122217 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s reports of waste in the communal area. Handling of the complaint. Record keeping.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202213676)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202213676 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of requests for repairs, and; complaint handling and communication.

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Torus62 Limited (202224234)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202224234 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the radiators in the property; repairs to the roof and; reports of damp and mould.

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Waltham Forest Council (202122526)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202122526 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident‘s reports of subsidence. The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202212988)

11 Sep 2023 Case 202212988 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for redress for damage to her flooring following a property repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202209837)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202209837 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Request to be rehoused. This report will also consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202122577)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202122577 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202203481)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202203481 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request it should change the bedroom classification of her property.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202209756)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202209756 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the property at the start of the tenancy. Repair requests since the tenancy began. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202224230)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202224230 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord's handling of reports of antisocial behaviour from a neighbour. the associated complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202206249)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202206249 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Swindon Borough Council (202208774)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202208774 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of requests for repairs to windows in the property, as well as the landlord’s response to requests for replacement of the kitchen and bathroom. The Ombudsman has decided to consider the landlord’s handling of the complaint as part of this investigation.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202217228)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202217228 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a hot water outage in the leaseholder’s property.

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West Kent Housing Association (202126586)

8 Sep 2023 Case 202126586 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repair to a leak over the resident’s front door. The withdrawal of a management move. The associated complaint.

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Hackney Council (202200858)

7 Sep 2023 Case 202200858 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen floor; Handling of repairs to the windows and balcony door and associated reports of damp and mould; Handling of the resident’s transfer application; Complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202100449)

7 Sep 2023 Case 202100449 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The resident’s reports of a leaking overflow pipe. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping

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Aster Group Limited (202204915)

6 Sep 2023 Case 202204915 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202116549)

6 Sep 2023 Case 202116549 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the toilet, bathroom extractor fan and a leak in the bathroom which resulted in damp and mould. The associated complaint

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202213519)

6 Sep 2023 Case 202213519 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to his garage gate. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202204736)

6 Sep 2023 Case 202204736 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Breakdowns of the communal lifts; The resident’s reports of a leak; Fire safety concerns; The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202218930)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202218930 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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GreenSquare Group Limited (202210565)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202210565 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the safety of his heating system.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202213657)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202213657 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s request for repairs to her balcony flooring. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202208047)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202208047 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A vulnerability assessment of the resident and their property. Repairing and replacing the resident’s front door. Requests for adaptations at the resident’s property (handrails and a wet room). The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202120342)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202120342 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of damp and mould in the property. Knowledge and information management (KIM). Complaint handling.

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Rooftop Housing Association Limited (202203134)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202203134 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reported issues with the resident’s garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202124434)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202124434 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of the landlord’s handling of fire safety concerns within the building. The resident’s reports concerning repairs to the fire doors. The resident’s reports concerning the lack of consultation under Section 20 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, and the standard of Automatic …

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Slough Borough Council (202113255)

5 Sep 2023 Case 202113255 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following a water leak affecting the resident’s property. Communication and the associated complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202218106)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202218106 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports that the resident was unable to use her parking space.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202223856)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202223856 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of its contractors entering her property unannounced.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202122885)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202122885 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s actions following its dislodging of a BT cable affecting the resident’s property.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202207927)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202207927 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a structure built over the patio of a neighbouring property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202204816)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202204816 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould following a leak, and her subsequent request for compensation. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202219354)

4 Sep 2023 Case 202219354 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a leak and request for compensation; complaints handling.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202218151)

1 Sep 2023 Case 202218151 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for permission to carry out a major adaptation to his home; associated complaint.

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Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited (202211405)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202211405 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of damp and mould at the property. This report has also considered: The complaints handling. The record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202122599)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202122599 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to his heating and hot water/boiler. The resident’s complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202006337)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202006337 Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202006337 Greensquare Group Limited 31 August 2023 (Updated following review on 18 June 2024) Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide […]

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Islington Council (202202407)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202202407 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s succession application. Response to the resident’s request for a refund. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Communication with the resident.

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London Borough of Croydon (202205866)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202205866 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of anti-social behaviour (ASB). This report has also considered: The landlord’s complaints handling. The landlord’s record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202101570)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202101570 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a full breakdown of service charges, and an explanation for the increase in service charges, since 2017/18. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202202905)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202202905 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to the resident’s heating and hot water system. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225049)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202225049 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding service charges applied to her account. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202212067)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202212067 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to end her tenancy, including the return of the security deposit.

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One Manchester Limited (202216041)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202216041 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's decision to issue the resident with a court warning letter for rent owed, it’s member of staff’s conduct, and its response to the request for compensation.

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Southwark Council (202113700)

31 Aug 2023 Case 202113700 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: How the landlord handled ongoing repairs to the residents door entry system between the dates September 2020 to July 2021. How the landlord handled the second complaint about the above initially raised in January 2021. This service has also considered the landlords record keeping.

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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)