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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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202212254)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202212254 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for: A repair to a brick wall. Other repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202311690)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202311690 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks and damp in his property and the subsequent offer of compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202314459)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202314459 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it restore the condition of the garden following an asbestos investigation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202216088)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202216088 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property. The felling of a tree. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202225062)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202225062 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks, damp, and mould at her property.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202320226)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202320226 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The boiler replacement. Disrepair at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202119317)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202119317 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Rent account. Request to keep a pet. Complaint.

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Southern Housing (202230114)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202230114 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of; Adaptations to the property. The resident’s request to be transferred to another property. The associated complaint (including the landlord’s communication).

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Two Rivers Housing (202219820)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202219820 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp in the property. Decision not to decant the resident and her family during associated investigations. Handling of the associated complaint. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202304853)

16 Sep 2024 Case 202304853 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A leak in the property. Damp and mould in the hallway cupboard. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202312775)

16 Sep 2024 Case 202312775 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Southern Housing (202302554)

16 Sep 2024 Case 202302554 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202302554 Southern Housing Group Limited 16 September 2024 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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Sovereign Network Homes (202323139)

16 Sep 2024 Case 202323139 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s doorframes, doors, and floorboards. Complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202307788)

16 Sep 2024 Case 202307788 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Installation of a drop-down lockable parking bollard to the resident’s driveway. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Amplius Living (202326029)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202326029 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202335014)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202335014 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports of discrimination, including a failure to make reasonable adjustments. Concerns about communal cleaning. Associated complaint.

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Cornwall Council (202225892)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202225892 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that neighbours were repairing cars on the street. The associated formal complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202307080)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202307080 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Issues in her back garden following drainage work. Leaks and damp in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202312177)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202312177 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s concerns about replacement of doors and windows. The associated formal complaint.

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Southern Housing (202306922)

13 Sep 2024 Case 202306922 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident's reports of issues with the heating and hot water system. The resident's complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202211561)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202211561 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202311490)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202311490 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the kitchen and bathroom. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202346245)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202346245 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the resident’s property. A leak in the resident’s kitchen and subsequent loss of hot water. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202313313)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202313313 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repair requests in a bin storage room for a broken light and a broken bin.

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Karibu Community Homes Limited (202301362)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202301362 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Hackney (202327062)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202327062 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of water ingress and associated damp and mould. Handling of the complaint.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202226906)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202226906 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould, including requests for repairs to windows. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202229340)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202229340 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property following the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peter Bedford Housing Association Limited (202310962)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202310962 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 complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202309744)

12 Sep 2024 Case 202309744 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak which resulted in damp and mould in the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202216861)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202216861 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bedroom window. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202341119)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202341119 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a balcony leak. The Ombudsman has also addressed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202328167)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202328167 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould; complaints handling.

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Southern Housing (202314357)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202314357 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of a repair to a bin store. The resident’s report of staff misconduct and its decision to place a joint visit flag onto her account. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Torus62 Limited (202308287)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202308287 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Waltham Forest Council (202401637)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202401637 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak into his property.

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Waverley Borough Council (202224018)

11 Sep 2024 Case 202224018 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty storage heater at the property. Complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202234809)

10 Sep 2024 Case 202234809 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about how the landlord handled water ingress and associated damp and mould in the property . The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Westminster City Council (202320571)

10 Sep 2024 Case 202320571 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Harlow District Council (202311482)

9 Sep 2024 Case 202311482 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a leak to the roof at the leaseholder’s property.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202119292)

9 Sep 2024 Case 202119292 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s wet room. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202348485)

6 Sep 2024 Case 202348485 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about restricted use of the shared garden and being unable to obtain safe passage from the building in the event of an emergency.

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Birmingham City Council (202330394)

5 Sep 2024 Case 202330394 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202301223)

5 Sep 2024 Case 202301223 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management pack.

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Lewisham Council (202217117)

5 Sep 2024 Case 202217117 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306491)

5 Sep 2024 Case 202306491 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp, mould, and the associated repairs. Reports of repairs to the windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202309206)

5 Sep 2024 Case 202309206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219645)

4 Sep 2024 Case 202219645 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of defective heating and a lack of insulation within the property; The resident’s associated complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s recordkeeping in this case.

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Lewisham Council (202207457)

4 Sep 2024 Case 202207457 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Spitting, littering, and racial abuse by neighbours. Damp and mould at his property. A rat infestation at his property.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202313860)

4 Sep 2024 Case 202313860 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The cleaning and repairs in the common areas of the resident’s building. Reports about anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for details about their service charges. Requests about how it meets its obligations to test electrical, gas, and fire safety equipment. Actions …

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Decisions by year

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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)