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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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Longhurst Group Limited (202116910)

31 May 2023 Case 202116910 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests in the loft and walls.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202215002)

31 May 2023 Case 202215002 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the lighting in the communal car park.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202208487)

31 May 2023 Case 202208487 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The replacement of the back door. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202212140)

31 May 2023 Case 202212140 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202212140 Paragon Asra Housing Limited 31 May 2023 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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Places for People Group Limited (202117853)

31 May 2023 Case 202117853 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the management of the resident’s property; the resident’s reports of snagging issues when she moved to the property.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202124038)

31 May 2023 Case 202124038 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of cleaning to the communal areas. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reporting of maintenance and repairs to the communal areas. This report has also considered the complaints handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202017061)

31 May 2023 Case 202017061 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a communal heating system. This Service has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202118678)

31 May 2023 Case 202118678 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of a lack of hot water supply and bathroom repairs; reports of damp and mould; associated complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202207489)

31 May 2023 Case 202207489 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the property. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s: Record keeping. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202211480)

31 May 2023 Case 202211480 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of:

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202121165)

31 May 2023 Case 202121165 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s Right to Acquire application (‘the RTA’), including its denial of the right; and complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202124197)

31 May 2023 Case 202124197 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a roof leak, which led to mould within the property. Handling of a roof leak to the property in 2016. Handling of boxing in repairs within the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandsworth Council (202104702)

31 May 2023 Case 202104702 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour in relation to a neighbour. The resident’s request to be rehoused using the landlord’s management transfer policy.

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Your Housing Limited (202122707)

31 May 2023 Case 202122707 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The resident’s rehousing request. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling approaches and the level of compensation offered.

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Camden Council (202204496)

30 May 2023 Case 202204496 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following reports of a pest infestation. The resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. The report also examines the landlord’s complaint’s handling.

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Leeds City Council (202221856)

30 May 2023 Case 202221856 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of drainage issues. Complaints handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202206130)

30 May 2023 Case 202206130 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202206130 LiveWest Homes Limited 30 May 2023 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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Southwark Council (202121315)

30 May 2023 Case 202121315 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of the property following void works.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016918)

26 May 2023 Case 202016918 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about noise nuisance from a neighbour. The resident’s reports that the landlord has been biased in favour of the alleged perpetrator. The landlord’s complaint handling. The landlord’s communication and record keeping has also been considered.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202114618)

26 May 2023 Case 202114618 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos and the landlord’s management of asbestos. response to the resident’s reports of a leaking and defective waste pipe. complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202222442)

26 May 2023 Case 202222442 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request for her garden tarmac to be resurfaced.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202111800)

26 May 2023 Case 202111800 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of flooding at the resident's property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202216914)

26 May 2023 Case 202216914 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding: changes made to the resident’s weekly rent amount and the landlord’s subsequent response to his rent account queries; and. the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202012937)

26 May 2023 Case 202012937 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a leak from the communal roof. The associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202117057)

26 May 2023 Case 202117057 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to a manhole cover and toilet. communication with the resident following flash flooding which caused damage to her property. response to the resident’s request that it reimburses her for the cost of replacing personal belongings damaged as a result of the …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202122676)

26 May 2023 Case 202122676 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of pigeons getting into the structure of the building. handling of the resident’s concerns about water quality and requests for information relating to water test results. complaint handling.

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Trafford Housing Trust Limited (202109324)

26 May 2023 Case 202109324 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning snagging items and defects in his new build property.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202119844)

26 May 2023 Case 202119844 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks in the building and the damp and mould within her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint through its internal complaints process. The Ombudsman also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Abri Group Limited (202107780)

25 May 2023 Case 202107780 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to windows at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202126874)

25 May 2023 Case 202126874 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about repair issues, including: the roof; the window frames; the window panes; complaints handling.

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Islington Council (202210653)

25 May 2023 Case 202210653 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for a mutual exchange. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202211798)

25 May 2023 Case 202211798 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s Response to reports of a leaking radiator. Complaint handling.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202120738)

25 May 2023 Case 202120738 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of ongoing water ingress in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202128079)

25 May 2023 Case 202128079 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould within the property. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202119328)

25 May 2023 Case 202119328 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of sewage gases affecting the property.

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Peabody Trust (202208114)

25 May 2023 Case 202208114 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns for her family’s safety in the property; the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused; the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding her children’s health as a result of living in the property; the landlord’s request …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202114779)

25 May 2023 Case 202114779 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202200360)

25 May 2023 Case 202200360 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour, and her request to be granted a priority move. The landlord's handling of the associated complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202121292)

25 May 2023 Case 202121292 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of bed bugs at the property and the level of compensation offered for losses incurred.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202214051)

25 May 2023 Case 202214051 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to the ceiling following a leak in the property.

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Home Group Limited (202202164)

24 May 2023 Case 202202164 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202006035)

24 May 2023 Case 202006035 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's request for remedial repairs to his property. The issues relating to the resident's rent account and portal access. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202212845)

24 May 2023 Case 202212845 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s concerns about communal grounds maintenance. The associated complaint.

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Wandsworth Council (202119282)

24 May 2023 Case 202119282 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Requirement for the resident to sign a disclaimer as part of her mutual exchange. Handling of the resident’s repair reports. Complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202219041)

23 May 2023 Case 202219041 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of damp and mould in the property. Report of damage to her personal belongings and carpet due to the damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202014048)

23 May 2023 Case 202014048 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Remedial work to the resident’s property following reports of damp and mould. The associated complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202115485)

23 May 2023 Case 202115485 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress caused by faulty guttering; The resident’s insurance claim covering the resultant damage; The associated complaint.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202120095)

23 May 2023 Case 202120095 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response regarding its repair responsibilities at the property. Handling of a lighting repair. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202126875)

23 May 2023 Case 202126875 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to reports of leaks into the property; response to reports of damp and mould, and; related communication and complaint handling. This Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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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)