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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 (202314064)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202314064 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of water ingress and the subsequent repairs. Formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202403494)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202403494 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202233543)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202233543 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident’s reports that its records incorrectly showed that her property had 3 bedrooms. A door replacement. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202301675)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202301675 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about staff and contractor conduct during refurbishment works to the property, and a gas safety incident.

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London Borough of Croydon (202303078)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202303078 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). signup to a property. management transfer request. concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202322044)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202322044 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202003616)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202003616 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the handling of repairs to the resident’s windows.

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London Borough of Newham (202307695)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202307695 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s report of damp and mould caused by leaking gutters. This Service has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202228446)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202228446 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: The implementation of the current mowing and maintenance schedule. The maintenance of the communal green areas. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202412719)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202412719 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property and subsequent damage to personal belongings.

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London Borough of Hackney (202338451)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202338451 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered: The landlord’s complaint handling. The landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202407740)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202407740 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: Leaks, including subsequent damp and mould. A pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202314146)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202314146 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and collapsed ceiling. The landlord’s handling of the complaint will also be considered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202305890)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202305890 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the bedroom wall. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202402457)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202402457 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Outstanding repairs. Damp and mould.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202218743)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202218743 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the installation of a new heating system. Complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202303689)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202303689 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's: Reports of damp and mould and the follow-on remedial works, including her request for the reimbursement of costs incurred. Reports of repairs, including the rear entrance door and garden gate. Associated formal complaint.

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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202413449)

7 Jan 2025 Case 202413449 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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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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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202226399)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202226399 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202230100)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202230100 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the cleanliness and condition of the communal areas. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been considered.

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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 & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202304259)

19 Dec 2024 Case 202304259 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for storage space for her mobility scooter. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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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 & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202411689)

18 Dec 2024 Case 202411689 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak.

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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202410614)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202410614 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of issues with the boiler in the property. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202308548)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202308548 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of repairs to 2 toilets. Reports of repairs to a kitchen tap. Reimbursement of additional water charges due to leaks. The complaint is also about the landlord’s handling of the complaint and the resolution offered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202315212)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202315212 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports about repairs to windows, and damp and mould. The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202323654)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202323654 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of disrepair to the windows, causing damp and mould in her property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202310991)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202310991 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202324497)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202324497 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated 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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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 & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223776)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202223776 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of damp and mould and water leaks through bedroom windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317798)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317798 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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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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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)