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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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Peabody Trust (202339084)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202339084 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Rooftop Housing Association Limited (202325127)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202325127 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of various repairs including: Damp and mould; a cracked wall and a leak from the chimney stack. Insulation for the attic. Replacement baths. Asbestos. A decant (a temporary move). The associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202340257)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202340257 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered. Record keeping.

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South Tyneside Council (202234416)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202234416 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs to both the interior and exterior of her home, including reports of water ingress and mould growth. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202303770)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202303770 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a sewage leak at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the property above. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202313653)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202313653 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. A mite infestation. The complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202310549)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202310549 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of safety concerns with the rear steps of the property. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202346420)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202346420 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202311594)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202311594 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Your Housing Group Limited (202336421)

29 Aug 2024 Case 202336421 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202303045)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202303045 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Outstanding repairs in the property, including to the front door. Damp and mould in the resident’s property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202317272)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202317272 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a sewage leak in the resident’s property and associated repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London Borough of Ealing (202225737)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202225737 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202335641)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202335641 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reported leaks in the property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202347485)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202347485 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of damage to her possessions caused by damp and mould. Formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202335463)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202335463 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about her application to transfer to a larger property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202213583)

28 Aug 2024 Case 202213583 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the windows and French doors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Ashford Borough Council (202308502)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202308502 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows. Damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Hackney (202229549)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202229549 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202233414)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202233414 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the extractor fan vent and roof. Repairs to the patio doors. Damp and mould and associated repairs to the bathroom ceiling and walls. The formal complaint.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202209946)

27 Aug 2024 Case 202209946 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Bristol City Council (202305872)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202305872 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks into his property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202342434)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202342434 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Dacorum Borough Council (202336291)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202336291 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of various repairs in the property. complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202223999)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202223999 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs required to the resident’s bedroom ceiling. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Repairs required in the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202233880)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202233880 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of ongoing water leaks from the flat above. The landlords handling of the residents complaint and the amount of compensation offered. This Service has also considered the landlords record keeping.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202324823)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202324823 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202324823 London Borough of Redbridge 23 August 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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202115193)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202115193 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202115193 London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 23 August 2024 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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202323031)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202323031 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202308524)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202308524 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202308524 Longhurst Group Limited 23 August 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 is […]

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Rugby Borough Council (202319694)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202319694 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202319694 Rugby Borough Council 23 August 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 is […]

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Southern Housing (202230390)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202230390 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This investigation is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s home.

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South Kesteven District Council (202330587)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202330587 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the resident’s property and the resident’s request for improvements. The resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202308206)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202308206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The landlord’s handling of reports of safety concerns with fire doors in the property.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202327540)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202327540 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould. Handling of the request for the heating system to be replaced. Handling of the associated complaint including the level of compensation offered.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202223024)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202223024 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water.

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Cyron Housing Co-operative Limited (202218048)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202218048 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports concerning the cleaning of a communal area. Associated formal complaint.

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Dacorum Borough Council (202314190)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202314190 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of works to upgrade the resident’s kitchen and bathroom. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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East Devon District Council (202306755)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202306755 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint that its contractor damaged his washing machine.

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Harlow District Council (202300425)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202300425 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the front porch. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202335754)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202335754 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property, including damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202318349)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202318349 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of leaks from the roof and windows of the resident’s building, and the resulting damp and mould. the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202228106)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202228106 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water pressure issues. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202335114)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202335114 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns that her front door may not be fire safety compliant. Handling of the redecoration of the resident’s bathroom and kitchen, following two separate leaks from the flat above her. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202324425)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202324425 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs related to damp and mould in his property. The landlord’s handing of repairs to a toilet. The landlord’s handling of reports of pest infestations at his property. The landlord’s handling of requests for reasonable adjustments. The Ombudsman has …

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Southwark Council (202306807)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202306807 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the living room door frame. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202114051)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202114051 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of drainage issues. Response to repairs to the bathroom flooring and skirting board. Level of communication provided regarding the repairs. Handling of the complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202322589)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202322589 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s query about when her windows would be replaced. This Service will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202309596)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202309596 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The payment of compensation for delayed shower repairs. The resident’s formal complaint.

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London Borough of Barnet (202222088)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202222088 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs. Associated complaint.

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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

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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)