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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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Beyond Housing Limited (202127743)

17 May 2023 Case 202127743 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The move to alternative accommodation to facilitate the associated repair works.

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202112753)

17 May 2023 Case 202112753 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: communal area requests (store cupboard, hedge and boundary wall); reports of littering and fly-tipping. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202103327)

17 May 2023 Case 202103327 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of defects; handling of the associated complaint.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202121508)

17 May 2023 Case 202121508 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a leaking hot water cylinder. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202120753)

17 May 2023 Case 202120753 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom following a leak from the ceiling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202100482)

16 May 2023 Case 202100482 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered to the resident following reports of a pest infestation in her property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202206602)

16 May 2023 Case 202206602 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise disturbances. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202203299)

16 May 2023 Case 202203299 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks within the property and the associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202206809)

16 May 2023 Case 202206809 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof and ceiling repairs to address an ongoing leak at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (201900229)

16 May 2023 Case 201900229 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and subsequent request for a move. the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202119872)

15 May 2023 Case 202119872 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of a rat infestation, and; handling of a neighbour blocking access to the resident’s storage unit. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202115802)

15 May 2023 Case 202115802 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of errors in the resident’s lease, the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of domestic violence and of the landlord’s administration and level of communication. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202007116)

15 May 2023 Case 202007116 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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One Vision Housing Limited (202124849)

15 May 2023 Case 202124849 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of plastering works in the resident’s property.

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Peabody Trust (202107763)

15 May 2023 Case 202107763 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the replacement of cladding; and the associated complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202200819)

15 May 2023 Case 202200819 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a pest infestation at the resident’s property. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202115967)

12 May 2023 Case 202115967 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak in the roof of the property. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202122257)

12 May 2023 Case 202122257 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202123468)

12 May 2023 Case 202123468 Maladministration Managing Relations

The Complaint is about the landlords handling of: The residents reports of a leak into her property The decant process The residents complaint about the ongoing leak in her property. The residents request for compensation for damaged personal items.

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Kirklees Council (202118661)

12 May 2023 Case 202118661 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This is about the landlord’s handling of: Antisocial behaviour reports. The resident’s reports of disrepair to their property, including cracks, damp and mould.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202202115)

12 May 2023 Case 202202115 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs at the property and associated offer of compensation. Response to the resident’s reports that a tree was lifting her garden path, that a window unit had been replaced with the wrong glass and that a kitchen drawer was broken. The Ombudsman …

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Network Homes Limited (202202443)

12 May 2023 Case 202202443 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of fire safety concerns with her property.

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Great Places Housing Association (202106133)

11 May 2023 Case 202106133 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation, following a complaint about an area of land at the rear of the resident’s garden.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202211458)

11 May 2023 Case 202211458 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s noise reports.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202202360)

11 May 2023 Case 202202360 Maladministration Estate Management

Review Letter comp REPORT COMPLAINT 202202360 Notting Hill Genesis 24 August 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202200997)

11 May 2023 Case 202200997 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about the conduct of a member of staff. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202122425)

11 May 2023 Case 202122425 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to cupboards in the resident’s bedroom and hallway. A request for minor adaptations to the resident’s kitchen by an occupational therapist. The associated complaint.

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Two Rivers Housing (202122904)

11 May 2023 Case 202122904 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the staircasing process.

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Birmingham City Council (202221439)

10 May 2023 Case 202221439 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202119747)

10 May 2023 Case 202119747 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202104537)

10 May 2023 Case 202104537 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs and its failure to address them. Complaint handling.

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One Manchester Limited (202214383)

10 May 2023 Case 202214383 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about a letter sent by the landlord to the resident on 21 March 2022 concerning arears on the resident’s rent account.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202218205)

10 May 2023 Case 202218205 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a defective ventilation system. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202203703)

10 May 2023 Case 202203703 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that communal facilities were connected to his electricity supply. The landlord’s handling of repairs needed in the property, including works to address damp, mould, water ingress and structural issues.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202219285)

8 May 2023 Case 202219285 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the outstanding repairs to the resident’s bathroom.

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The Community Housing Group Limited (202211038)

7 May 2023 Case 202211038 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202108928)

5 May 2023 Case 202108928 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the transfer of the tenancy to the resident’s ex-partner. How the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207114)

5 May 2023 Case 202207114 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler. The level of compensation awarded as redress to the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202212280)

5 May 2023 Case 202212280 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of rodent infestation at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused due to the infestation.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202013732)

5 May 2023 Case 202013732 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s queries about her service charge. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202213422)

5 May 2023 Case 202213422 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour; complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202208265)

5 May 2023 Case 202208265 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler and heating system. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202112363)

5 May 2023 Case 202112363 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various disrepair concerns; Service charge information; Complaint handling; Record keeping.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202215329)

5 May 2023 Case 202215329 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

This complaint is about: The landlord clearing the property before the end of the tenancy. The landlord's response to the resident’s request for compensation for personal items removed while clearing the property.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202203977)

4 May 2023 Case 202203977 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that she did not receive services for which she was being charged. Handling of works required to the kitchen at the property. Complaints handling.

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Lambeth Council (201814057)

4 May 2023 Case 201814057 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise from a neighbouring property. The associated complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202201900)

4 May 2023 Case 202201900 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the work completed on the fascia boards. Request for a meter cupboard door to be replaced. Request for an outbuilding door to be replaced.

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London Borough of Brent (202207406)

4 May 2023 Case 202207406 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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London Borough of Croydon (202215975)

4 May 2023 Case 202215975 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215975 London Borough of Croydon 4 May 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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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)