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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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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202327564)

30 May 2025 Case 202327564 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak and the associated remedial repairs.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202338198)

30 May 2025 Case 202338198 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Roof repairs. Complaint handling.

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202414629)

30 May 2025 Case 202414629 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the property was damp and cold. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202410608)

30 May 2025 Case 202410608 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak, damp and mould. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Islington (202320156)

30 May 2025 Case 202320156 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of external repairs to brickwork and a window frame.

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London Borough of Islington (202346403)

30 May 2025 Case 202346403 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Islington (202422140)

30 May 2025 Case 202422140 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of reports of leaks. The landlord's complaint handling, including its monitoring and communication, tone regarding repair access arrangements and the level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202326483)

29 May 2025 Case 202326483 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a broken bathroom extractor fan. Reports of a broken window. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202417345)

29 May 2025 Case 202417345 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about leaks, and damp and mould within the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202425669)

29 May 2025 Case 202425669 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London Borough of Lambeth (202424802)

29 May 2025 Case 202424802 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Repair requests following a leak into the property and subsequent report of damp and mould. Complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202434327)

29 May 2025 Case 202434327 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak in her kitchen. This report has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202421435)

28 May 2025 Case 202421435 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to replace the windows and her concerns about heat loss.

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London Borough of Islington (202326754)

28 May 2025 Case 202326754 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) regarding noise transfer; the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202329603)

28 May 2025 Case 202329603 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Repair requests for windows Reports of damp and mould The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling Record keeping

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London Borough of Lewisham (202217704)

28 May 2025 Case 202217704 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof and loft repairs. The complaint.

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Slough Borough Council (202305272)

28 May 2025 Case 202305272 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202325584)

27 May 2025 Case 202325584 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202326593)

27 May 2025 Case 202326593 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door. Reports of leaks and the associated damage.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202310255)

27 May 2025 Case 202310255 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202423177)

23 May 2025 Case 202423177 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the front entrance door. Reports about leaks and associated damage. Concerns about the condition of brickwork. Reports of faulty radiators. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202215702)

23 May 2025 Case 202215702 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215702 Camden Council 23 May 2025 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. This […]

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London Borough of Newham (202301460)

23 May 2025 Case 202301460 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request for a breakdown of service charges, with supporting evidence. the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202401648)

23 May 2025 Case 202401648 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Luton Borough Council (202420326)

23 May 2025 Case 202420326 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Hackney (202415136)

22 May 2025 Case 202415136 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202225033)

22 May 2025 Case 202225033 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress, damp, and mould in the resident’s bedroom. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Handling of the complaint. Record keeping.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202323784)

22 May 2025 Case 202323784 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a replacement back fence. The associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202421293)

22 May 2025 Case 202421293 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London Borough of Camden Council (202326521)

20 May 2025 Case 202326521 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a repair to the communal front door following a forced entry to deliver a fire safety programme. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202318964)

20 May 2025 Case 202318964 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Boiler repairs boiler and the installation of a new boiler. The installation of radiator thermostats. The installation of a new electric fire. The associated complaints.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202428707)

20 May 2025 Case 202428707 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak from the flat above and subsequent damage to the property.

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London Borough of Newham (202232963)

20 May 2025 Case 202232963 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: resident’s reports of repairs associated complaint The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s Knowledge and Information management (KIM).

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London Borough of Camden Council (202331237)

19 May 2025 Case 202331237 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of noise nuisance. The resident’s request for rehousing. Compensation offered following a previous Ombudsman determination. The associated complaints.

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London Borough of Islington (202323888)

16 May 2025 Case 202323888 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s requests for it to: Repair plaster in the hallway. Relocate the fuse box. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202423025)

16 May 2025 Case 202423025 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of water ingress at the property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202431586)

16 May 2025 Case 202431586 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp, mould, and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202324924)

15 May 2025 Case 202324924 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of residue in the property.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202322692)

15 May 2025 Case 202322692 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Window repairs. Boiler repairs. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202408323)

15 May 2025 Case 202408323 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of damp and mould in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202412705)

15 May 2025 Case 202412705 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202323207)

14 May 2025 Case 202323207 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment against the leaseholder from her neighbour.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202329847)

14 May 2025 Case 202329847 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and subsequent reports of damp. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202324341)

13 May 2025 Case 202324341 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of dampness and the associated repairs. The resident’s complaints.

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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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London Borough of Lambeth (202306806)

13 May 2025 Case 202306806 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of guttering repairs, pointing, and painting works at the resident’s building.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202321721)

13 May 2025 Case 202321721 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of water ingress into his flat. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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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 Barking and Dagenham (202326813)

12 May 2025 Case 202326813 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports she had no hot water in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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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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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.

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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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