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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202305700)

12 May 2025 Case 202305700 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a communal lift.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202217416)

8 May 2025 Case 202217416 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about cyclical decorations and outstanding repairs to her property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317243)

8 May 2025 Case 202317243 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of balcony repairs, the erected scaffolding, and the resulting pigeon infestation. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202348214)

7 May 2025 Case 202348214 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for balcony window repairs. Reports of leaks in the property. Reports of damp, mould, and silverfish in the property. Associated formal complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202322539)

6 May 2025 Case 202322539 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of asbestos control measures during proposed fire safety works. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301773)

6 May 2025 Case 202301773 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The landlord’s handling of repairs to the front door and windows.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202418715)

2 May 2025 Case 202418715 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak into the resident’s property from a neighbouring balcony. The associated complaint.

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City of London Corporation (202322550)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202322550 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries and concerns about a major works programme. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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City of London Corporation (202423204)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202423204 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from the roof. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202407729)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202407729 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in her bedroom. Kitchen waste backing up into her bath.

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London Borough of Harrow (202345085)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202345085 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The condition of the property, including the external communal area and the building’s structural integrity. A carbon monoxide leak and remedial works. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202322717)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202322717 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a loss of heating and hot water.

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London Borough of Islington (202301334)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202301334 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould. Response to the resident’s concerns about the property upon moving in. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202219263)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202219263 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202327193)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202327193 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A property inspection. Follow up works to address outstanding issues with the resident’s: Kitchen, tiles and cabinets. Back door. Bathroom and extractor fan. Decoration.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202408551)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202408551 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for it to replace her kitchen and bathroom. Reports of damp and mould. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202418158)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202418158 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak and subsequent damage, including damp and mould. The resident’s reports of extractor fan repair issues. The resident’s concerns that there was insufficient space for a washing machine and cooker in the kitchen.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202329830)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202329830 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp, and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest (202425232)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202425232 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reported damp and mould in her home. response to the resident’s concerns about the impact of the damp and mould on her family’s health and her request for a decant. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202329734)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202329734 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to replace her windows and doors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202233208)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202233208 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress into the property. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202346173)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202346173 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for: information on the service charges for the 2024 to 2025 financial year. an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202404648)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202404648 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge refund.

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London Borough of Brent (202328862)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202328862 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the roof and guttering, communal wall area and a side gate.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202323642)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202323642 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation, following a missed gas safety check appointment .

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London Borough of Lewisham (202419068)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202419068 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp, and mould. Reports of toilet repair issues. Request to be rehoused.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202414935)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202414935 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs required to unlevel flooring and internal openings.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202320315)

28 Apr 2025 Case 202320315 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference from other properties in the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202341320)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202341320 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of water ingress. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202426557)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202426557 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows in the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202228806)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202228806 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs including external repairs to the building, indoor and outdoor communal areas, mould on interior walls in the resident’s individual property, condensation in the window units, and cracks in the ceiling. Communal garden maintenance and window cleaning. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202327478)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202327478 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of drainage issues in his garden. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202332543)

23 Apr 2025 Case 202332543 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of low water pressure at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated: the landlord’s complaints handling. the landlord’s information management and record keeping.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202409090)

23 Apr 2025 Case 202409090 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the repairs to the windows. Record keeping.

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London Borough of Barnet (202323383)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202323383 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of water ingress at the property.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202316552)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202316552 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress and subsequent repairs.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202313879)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202313879 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of flooding in the carpark which caused damage to his possessions. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202213195)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202213195 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of repairs to communal doors and safety concerns. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202322819)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202322819 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to install a larger bath in the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202400354)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202400354 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

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

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202327447)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202327447 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's: Offer of compensation for its handling of a repair to a hole in paving by the entrance door. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202346836)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202346836 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported: snags following her move into the property. concerns that there was no electricity in the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Islington (202333554)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202333554 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of dumped rubbish in communal areas of the building and gardens.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202321970)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202321970 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge enquiries. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202411410)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202411410 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the condition of the kitchen. Reports about the condition of the windows. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202328037)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202328037 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of an overflowing external drain. Reports of a leak. The complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202234914)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202234914 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of flooding from the balcony, which he said was caused by the new build property having been sold with defective or missing balcony drainage. Formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202401088)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202401088 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a temporary or permanent move due to domestic violence (DV). Concern regarding the suitability of the temporary hotel accommodation. Concern regarding access for gas and electric safety checks. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202314823)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202314823 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident has complained about the installation of a new fire safety alarm system in her property .

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London Borough of Camden Council (202417323)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202417323 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak into his home and the associated repairs, including damp and mould. The resident’s complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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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)