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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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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202345185)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202345185 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) including noise nuisance. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202307782)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202307782 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report that her neighbour had moved a boundary fence. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202333551)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202333551 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of smoking in communal areas.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202320733)

6 Jan 2025 Case 202320733 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202346537)

3 Jan 2025 Case 202346537 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak and subsequent damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202216092)

25 Dec 2024 Case 202216092 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs, including: leaks into the property from the roof. damp and mould in the property. rotten and damaged windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Islington (202311563)

23 Dec 2024 Case 202311563 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of various repairs to the property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202416134)

23 Dec 2024 Case 202416134 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Ashford Borough Council (202419849)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202419849 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: repairs to the staircase. repairs to the windows. faulty radiators. repairs to the water mains. repairs to a kitchen extractor fan. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202308897)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202308897 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202308897 Haringey London Borough Council 23 December 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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Haringey London Borough Council (202343873)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202343873 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould due to disrepair. The landlord’s complaint handling will also be investigated.

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London Borough of Ealing (202222523)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202222523 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with the cold-water supply. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202225840)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202225840 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202311275)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202311275 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various repairs including: damp and mould, a leak in the bathroom, the kitchen ceiling, and repairs to radiators, windows, and doors.

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Gravesham Borough Council (202322899)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202322899 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing leaks and water ingress into her property from the flat above. Communication with the resident about the repairs. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from the neighbour.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202330074)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202330074 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replace the windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202341994)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202341994 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.

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London Borough of Newham (202343454)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202343454 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak and damp and mould. Concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202411060)

18 Dec 2024 Case 202411060 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to the windows. A leak and subsequent damp and mould and fly infestation.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202348403)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202348403 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) at the property. Complaint handling.

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Waverley Borough Council (202314489)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202314489 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ASB. The associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202307606)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202307606 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202402848)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202402848 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s kitchen renewal. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202222853)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202222853 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from the upstairs’ flat. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202313685)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202313685 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to update her household details on her tenancy file. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202315368)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202315368 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of boundary issues with her neighbouring property. associated complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202323484)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202323484 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks to the resident’s wet room.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202312808)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202312808 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord handling of: The maintenance of a hedge. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202338766)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202338766 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: Reports of radiators not working in the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202344546)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344546 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about the condition of the windows and the door at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202345112)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202345112 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of disrepair works, including damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403107)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202403107 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of structural damage to the external bay window support pillars. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202344279)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344279 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Reading Borough Council (202323849)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202323849 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202223559)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202223559 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the communal lift. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202301477)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202301477 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Damp and mould. Outstanding repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202308454)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202308454 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roofing works.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202222678)

18 Nov 2024 Case 202222678 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for the property’s repair records.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202204866)

18 Nov 2024 Case 202204866 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202204866 Haringey London Borough Council 18 November 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 […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202408313)

18 Nov 2024 Case 202408313 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to remain in her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202331497)

18 Nov 2024 Case 202331497 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress and damp mould at the property, and the resident’s associated request for temporary accommodation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202419119)

15 Nov 2024 Case 202419119 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the resident’s reports that a contractor damaged her bedroom flooring. This report also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202318656)

15 Nov 2024 Case 202318656 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak, damp and mould and asbestos at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Croydon (202220147)

12 Nov 2024 Case 202220147 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The landlord’s response to the resident’s health issues and its handling of her request for adaptations and reasonable adjustments to be made. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the property condition at the start of the tenancy. The landlord’s complaint …

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London Borough of Lambeth (202233967)

12 Nov 2024 Case 202233967 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns of subsidence at her property and repairs to a fence, drainpipe and door repair. The associated complaint.

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Woking Borough Council (202311569)

11 Nov 2024 Case 202311569 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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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202214272)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202214272 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of communal issues, including subsidence and repairs to the staircase and the roof. Repairs to the resident’s balcony door. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202329853)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202329853 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Enquiries about major works. Reports of roof leaks. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202329469)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202329469 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of water ingress and the associated repairs. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202308770)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202308770 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202308770 Hammersmith and Fulham Council 31 October 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 […]

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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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