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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 Barking and Dagenham (202210257)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202210257 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the replacement of the resident's windows. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202216564)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202216564 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: cyclical repairs to the windows and external doors on the estate; and the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202202917)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202202917 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Southampton City Council (202202900)

17 Aug 2023 Case 202202900 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of rodent infestation.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202219562)

16 Aug 2023 Case 202219562 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about its handling of major works; complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202219939)

15 Aug 2023 Case 202219939 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of bird faeces at the entrance of the building.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202216348)

15 Aug 2023 Case 202216348 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s kitchen repairs.

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Birmingham City Council (202201323)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202201323 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s property boundary dispute and her reports of fly-tipping. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202109576)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202109576 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs from the start of the tenancy. This report also examines the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202114466)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202114466 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns about the price of their energy bills, following the installation of a new boiler. request for a replacement boiler. request to be moved from their property. associated complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202107312)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202107312 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould within the property. Request for a priority move to alternative housing. Related complaint.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202122294)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202122294 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould at the property; the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to her belongings and flooring because of the leak, damp, mould and associated repairs. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202211865)

14 Aug 2023 Case 202211865 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Improvement works in the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202126302)

11 Aug 2023 Case 202126302 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202208650)

11 Aug 2023 Case 202208650 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould in her bathroom and kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping as part of the assessment.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202216864)

10 Aug 2023 Case 202216864 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift. The landlord’s subsequent complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202210356)

10 Aug 2023 Case 202210356 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of requests for repairs to the porch; handling of requests for repairs to the garden path, and; response to requests it make reasonable adjustments when arranging repairs appointments. The Ombudsman has decided to consider the landlord's complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing Trust Limited (202116565)

10 Aug 2023 Case 202116565 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Disposal of the late resident’s possessions following the end of the tenancy. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202200039)

10 Aug 2023 Case 202200039 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the lift and external lights of the building. Handling of the resident’s associated formal complaint.

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Cheltenham Borough Homes Limited (202216212)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202216212 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a request for retrospective consent for building works; and the associated complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202222305)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202222305 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress, damp and mould at the property. Complaint handling. This report also examines the landlord’s record keeping.

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Lambeth Council (202114942)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202114942 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint following a flood at his property.

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London Borough of Hackney (202219315)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202219315 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and resulting damage affecting her property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202120759)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202120759 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information about fire safety and cladding on the block he owned a shared-ownership property in, to enable him to complete the sale of the property; The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it buy-back his shared ownership …

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The Riverside Group Limited (202214546)

9 Aug 2023 Case 202214546 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a nuisance caused by an overgrown tree.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202204655)

8 Aug 2023 Case 202204655 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’ reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202216788)

7 Aug 2023 Case 202216788 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202120242)

7 Aug 2023 Case 202120242 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202211196)

7 Aug 2023 Case 202211196 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202208441)

4 Aug 2023 Case 202208441 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour, and of the neighbour’s counter-allegations of ASB against the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Your Housing Limited (202114217)

4 Aug 2023 Case 202114217 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s:

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202219034)

3 Aug 2023 Case 202219034 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould in her property; request for compensation for her personal belongings that had been damaged by the damp and mould. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Of Companies Ltd (202200076)

3 Aug 2023 Case 202200076 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202117735)

2 Aug 2023 Case 202117735 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of leaks in the property. the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202210706)

2 Aug 2023 Case 202210706 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Repairs to the property following a leak. A request for adaptations. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202123456)

1 Aug 2023 Case 202123456 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. Complaint handling.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202122779)

1 Aug 2023 Case 202122779 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: record keeping, and; complaint handling.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202224270)

1 Aug 2023 Case 202224270 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a faulty extractor fan, the associated complaint, and compensation offer.

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Babergh District Council (202207448)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202207448 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a rat infestation; a bedroom size/number of rooms appeal; repairs to: the cracked walls; the felt roof; the water pipes affecting the washing machine; the windows; damaged wood, and fascia boards; and a poor fitting back door.

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Birmingham City Council (202113968)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202113968 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a faulty heating and hot water system at the property. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016220)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202016220 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of the service charge account for the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202120307)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202120307 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: works to an overhanging tree; the resident’s request for turf to be re-laid; and the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202214536)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202214536 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: a leak in the property, and; a request that it reimburse the resident for damage and costs incurred following the leak.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202205365)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202205365 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour, which includes: threatening and physically abusive behaviour towards her and her family; sending handwritten notes; noise nuisance (loud music) at night; and the misuse of the communal area. The resident has also complained about the landlord’s handling …

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202104647)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202104647 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs at the property. the associated formal complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202215853)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202215853 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the flooring following a central heating upgrade. The stairlift replacement. This Service has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping. The resident has also complained that the landlord has not offered compensation for negligence and damages.

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Leeds City Council (202224994)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202224994 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s actions when recovering rent payments directly from the resident’s Universal Credit (UC) payments.

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Lewisham Council (202128403)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202128403 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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London Borough of Hackney (202216281)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202216281 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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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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