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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 (202451019)

9 Feb 2026 Case 202451019 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202451019 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 9 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a maisonette. A communal district […]

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Southwark Council (202451951)

9 Feb 2026 Case 202451951 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202451951 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 09 February 2026 Background The resident told the landlord about repair issues which she believed were […]

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Home Group Limited (202521300)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202521300 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202521300 Decision type Investigation Landlord Home Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 06 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a 3 bed house. She is disabled […]

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London Borough of Barnet (202425854)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202425854 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202425854 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Barnet Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 February 2026 Background The resident told the landlord that […]

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London Borough of Lambeth (202440922)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202440922 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202440922 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lambeth Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 February 2026 Background The resident reported an issue with […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202217857)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202217857 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202217857 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 6 February 2026 Background The resident said that he has reported various repair […]

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Waverley Borough Council (202526088)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202526088 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202526088 Decision type Investigation Landlord Waverley Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 February 2026 Background The resident lives with her husband and 2 children. Her eldest […]

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City of Lincoln Council (202448151)

5 Feb 2026 Case 202448151 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202448151 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Lincoln Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 5 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a block […]

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London Borough of Newham (202448284)

5 Feb 2026 Case 202448284 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202448284 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Newham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 5 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a house […]

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202400211)

5 Feb 2026 Case 202400211 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202400211 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Tower Hamlets Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 5 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a […]

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Torus62 Limited (202406994)

5 Feb 2026 Case 202406994 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202406994 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 5 February 2026 Background The resident complained about the length of time taken to repair a […]

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London Borough of Barnet (202516069)

4 Feb 2026 Case 202516069 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202516069 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Barnet Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 4 February 2026 Background The resident reported concerns about persistent […]

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202518785)

4 Feb 2026 Case 202518785 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202518785 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 4 February 2026 Background The resident is the leaseholder […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202500499)

4 Feb 2026 Case 202500499 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202500499 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 4 February 2026 Background The resident has a secure tenancy with […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202328965)

4 Feb 2026 Case 202328965 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202328965 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 2 February 2026 Background The property is in a block of flats on the […]

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202440560)

4 Feb 2026 Case 202440560 Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202440560 Decision type Investigation Landlord Paragon Asra Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 4 February 2026 Background The property is a 1-bedroom flat on the ground floor […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202421321)

3 Feb 2026 Case 202421321 Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202421321 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 3 February 2026 Background The resident paid a variable service charge. In 2022, he raised queries […]

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Amplius Living (202332714)

3 Feb 2026 Case 202332714 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202332714 Decision type Investigation Landlord Amplius Living Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 3 February 2026 Background The resident reported recurring damp and mould coming through the chimney breast […]

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Karibu Community Homes Limited (202421911)

3 Feb 2026 Case 202421911 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202421911 Decision type Investigation Landlord Karibu Community Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 3 February 2026 Background The resident complained about an ongoing leak which has […]

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202432004)

3 Feb 2026 Case 202432004 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202432004 Decision type Investigation Landlord Royal Borough Of Greenwich Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 3 February 2026 Background The resident has physical disabilities and some […]

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The Riverside Group Limited (202419322)

3 Feb 2026 Case 202419322 Maladministration Managing Relations

The Decision Case ID 202419322 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Riverside Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 3 February 2026 Background The property is situated within a listed building, made up […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202343755)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202343755 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202343755 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Introductory Tenancy Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident complained about the landlord’s […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202513249)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202513249 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202513249 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a […]

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London Borough of Ealing (202325804)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202325804 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202325804 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Ealing Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 February 2026 Background The landlord has vulnerabilities for the […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202406753)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202406753 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202406753 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about […]

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Bristol City Council (202441157)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202441157 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202441157 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives with her child in […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202419349)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202419349 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202419349 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident reported several boiler issues to the landlord. Due […]

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202406063)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202406063 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

Decision Case ID 202406063 Decision type Investigation Landlord Eastlight Community Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident is being represented by her father in supporting […]

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London Borough of Brent (202505522)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202505522 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202505522 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Brent Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202522015)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202522015 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202522015 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background In April 2025, the resident […]

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202521839)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202521839 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202521839 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 14 January 2026 Background The resident lives in […]

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London Borough of Hounslow (202413509)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202413509 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202413509 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hounslow Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 22 January 2026 Background The landlord agreed to assign the […]

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London Borough of Hounslow (202514414)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202514414 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202514414 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hounslow Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure tenant Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident occupies a 3-bedroom house. […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202417652)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202417652 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202417652 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident reported a leak and […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202348232)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202348232 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202348232 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident had an energy efficient hot water tank […]

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Octavia Housing (202409875)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202409875 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202409875 Decision type Investigation Landlord Octavia Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 1-bedroom third floor flat. He reported damp […]

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One Manchester Limited (202441963)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202441963 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202441963 Decision type Investigation Landlord One Manchester Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident holds an assured tenancy and has lived in his […]

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Origin Housing Limited (202431366)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202431366 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202431366 Decision type Investigation Landlord Origin Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident reported a leak coming from the flat above (‘Flat […]

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202520033)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202520033 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202520033 Decision type Investigation Landlord Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident has been a tenant of […]

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202330231)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202330231 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202330231 Decision type Investigation Landlord Raven Housing Trust Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom flat on the […]

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Regenda Limited (202513252)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202513252 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202513252 Decision type Investigation Landlord Regenda Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The property is a flat in a sheltered housing scheme that has an […]

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202519802)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202519802 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202519802 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sanctuary Housing Association Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in the property, a 1-bedroom top floor flat, […]

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Southern Housing (202441630)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202441630 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202441630 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in the property with his partner and their 2 […]

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Southern Housing (202519498)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202519498 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202519498 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident has reported noise related antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202428087)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202428087 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202428087 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 3-bedroom detached cottage. The tenancy began […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202520357)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202520357 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202520357 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident reported that intermittent water ingress in multiple rooms of the […]

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Torus62 Limited (202405242)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202405242 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

Decision Case ID 202405242 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident moved to the property by way of a mutual exchange on […]

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Wiltshire Council (202519093)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202519093 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519093 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wiltshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident shares the property with her 1-year-oldson. […]

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City of Westminster Council (202409414)

29 Jan 2026 Case 202409414 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202409414 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a studio […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202512736)

29 Jan 2026 Case 202512736 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202512736 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 January 2026 Background The resident lives with her partner […]

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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)