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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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Your Housing Limited (202118990)

13 Feb 2023 Case 202118990 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: communication about the removal of the camera from the door entry system. complaint handling.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202205602)

10 Feb 2023 Case 202205602 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a kitchen renewal. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Salix Homes Limited (202213960)

10 Feb 2023 Case 202213960 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it replace the dividing fence in his garden.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202207104)

10 Feb 2023 Case 202207104 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould within her property and subsequent offer of compensation, and; the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thurrock Council (202102215)

10 Feb 2023 Case 202102215 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of an insecure front door.

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Stroud District Council (202212935)

9 Feb 2023 Case 202212935 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of remedial works in the resident’s property following a leak from the bath.

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Derby City Council (202124724)

8 Feb 2023 Case 202124724 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs needed to the resident’s kitchen cupboards. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Lambeth Council (202115695)

8 Feb 2023 Case 202115695 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's reports about repairs to the garden wall at the property.

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Norwich City Council (202122852)

8 Feb 2023 Case 202122852 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about; The landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202213764)

8 Feb 2023 Case 202213764 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her kitchen to be replaced due to damp and disrepair.

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Epping Forest District Council (202214043)

7 Feb 2023 Case 202214043 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of its contractors’ behaviour, and the subsequent compensation offered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202119188)

7 Feb 2023 Case 202119188 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from the balcony above her property, and the resulting damage caused. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202119072)

3 Feb 2023 Case 202119072 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202123446)

2 Feb 2023 Case 202123446 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and fly tipping. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202204721)

2 Feb 2023 Case 202204721 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bathroom skirting board, bathroom door, bathroom cupboard flooring, a crack in the kitchen ceiling, a faulty intercom, and bathroom handrail.

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Plexus UK (First Project) Limited (202119456)

2 Feb 2023 Case 202119456 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The time taken by the landlord to update the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) on the resident's change in circumstances, and her subsequent request for a rent reimbursement. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202127401)

1 Feb 2023 Case 202127401 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs at the property and the level of compensation it offered.

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Home Group Limited (202213632)

1 Feb 2023 Case 202213632 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the outhouse/utility room of the property. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202118443)

1 Feb 2023 Case 202118443 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a repair to broken glazing above her front door.

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Abri Group Limited (202105835)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202105835 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202101604)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202101604 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling and response to the resident’s reports of: repairs required to the communal lift; repairs required to the windows in the property; water penetration through the ceiling during rainfall; the landlord’s record keeping and the related complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202117830)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202117830 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp, and mould in the property. Its handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202117794)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202117794 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Milton Keynes Council (201902957)

31 Jan 2023 Case 201902957 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of multiple repairs required at the property. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202205743)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202205743 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication regarding appointments for a gas safety check, a stop tap leak and a damp and mould inspection. Handling of the associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202113264)

31 Jan 2023 Case 202113264 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs required to plaster cracks at the property. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202205075)

30 Jan 2023 Case 202205075 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to the kitchen sink and balcony in the property.

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Peabody Trust (202109625)

30 Jan 2023 Case 202109625 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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Newham Council (202111880)

27 Jan 2023 Case 202111880 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a report of antisocial behaviour regarding the resident, which resulted in her receiving a warning letter; The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the conduct of an employee; The landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202208737)

27 Jan 2023 Case 202208737 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request that his kitchen, kitchen door, windows, external doors and radiators be repaired or replaced. The landlord’s handling of the assciated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202205212)

27 Jan 2023 Case 202205212 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202205212 Westminster City Council 27 January 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 case. […]

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Bristol City Council (202120397)

25 Jan 2023 Case 202120397 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the poor condition of their neighbour’s garden.

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Southwark Council (202102902)

25 Jan 2023 Case 202102902 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of loss of heating to her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202126743)

24 Jan 2023 Case 202126743 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of an infestation of mice at his property. Handling of the related complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202209429)

24 Jan 2023 Case 202209429 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for their fence to be repaired.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202206764)

24 Jan 2023 Case 202206764 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for her kitchen to be renewed. Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen. Handling of repairs to the resident’s toilet. Handling of repairs to the resident’s skylight. Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. …

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Birmingham City Council (202122983)

23 Jan 2023 Case 202122983 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s refusal to replace the resident’s kitchen. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202121873)

23 Jan 2023 Case 202121873 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints of gaps between the concrete floor and skirting boards in the property, and a subsequent draught and cold.

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Settle Group (202208571)

23 Jan 2023 Case 202208571 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects in his property including the length of time taken to rectify this. The associated complaint handling.

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West Kent Housing Association (202123016)

22 Jan 2023 Case 202123016 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns about proposed changes to the alert systems at their property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202203488)

20 Jan 2023 Case 202203488 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a job to replace the resident’s blind. This Service has also made a separate finding regarding the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202208873)

20 Jan 2023 Case 202208873 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports about her fence.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202109579)

19 Jan 2023 Case 202109579 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202109579 Hammersmith and Fulham Council 16 January 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to […]

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London Borough of Croydon (202117164)

19 Jan 2023 Case 202117164 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s succession to her late mother’s tenancy. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Harlow District Council (202209969)

18 Jan 2023 Case 202209969 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report that his toilet was not flushing. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202208073)

18 Jan 2023 Case 202208073 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for access to scaffolding to be relocated. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Camden Council (202112376)

17 Jan 2023 Case 202112376 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202112376 Camden Council 17 January 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 case. This is set […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202205995)

17 Jan 2023 Case 202205995 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled works to rectify damp and mould in the resident's property.

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Riverside Housing Co-operative (Redditch) Limited (202204443)

17 Jan 2023 Case 202204443 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a draught impacting his property; complaints handling.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202204475)

17 Jan 2023 Case 202204475 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that its contractor damaged her kitchen flooring.

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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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