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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 Borough of Lambeth (202438202)

12 Aug 2025 Case 202438202 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs including water damage, the windows, the bathroom, the kitchen units, and cracks on the outside of the property. Mice at the resident’s property.

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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202419658)

12 Aug 2025 Case 202419658 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair to her flooring. The landlord’s failure to provide the resident with information about the presence of asbestos in her property at the start of her tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202448602)

12 Aug 2025 Case 202448602 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202302163)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202302163 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202437550)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202437550 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks in the property.

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My Space Housing Solutions (202347604)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202347604 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould at her property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202320023)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202320023 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: issues with the air filtration system. overheating and a lack of ventilation in the property. repairs to the intercom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202449386)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202449386 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202436341)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202436341 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak and subsequent damp and mould in his bedroom. a lack of cleaning and rats in the communal areas. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202313913)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202313913 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of subsidence. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202446541)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202446541 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property.

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London Borough of Croydon (202417068)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202417068 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: bathroom, cloakroom and kitchen repairs. external door repairs. radiator repairs. roof repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202345272)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202345272 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) reports. Complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202431407)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202431407 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s ongoing reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The resident’s concerns regarding closed circuit television (CCTV). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202439765)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202439765 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A blocked toilet which caused a back surge of wastewater, and damage to flooring. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202219503)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202219503 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s quality of work in the renewal of the kitchen and additional works. The landlord’s response to requests that it reimburse for damaged goods. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint and its record keeping.

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Stonewater Limited (202317276)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202317276 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of birds living in the property’s walls and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202437374)

7 Aug 2025 Case 202437374 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the kitchen floor and upstairs floorboards. work to improve the warmth of the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202427340)

7 Aug 2025 Case 202427340 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in her property. Complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202433962)

6 Aug 2025 Case 202433962 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of major adaptation works to the property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202433722)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202433722 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. complaint.

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East Devon District Council (202324234)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202324234 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202430100)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202430100 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak, which caused damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and information management.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202405185)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202405185 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports concerning major repairs to the property. the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202335448)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202335448 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for her kitchen to be replaced. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202418882)

4 Aug 2025 Case 202418882 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp and mould, and associated outstanding repairs. This report has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202447645)

4 Aug 2025 Case 202447645 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Southern Housing (202304987)

4 Aug 2025 Case 202304987 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noises from the roof. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202326930)

4 Aug 2025 Case 202326930 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a leak from a flat above and the resulting damage to his kitchen ceiling and sink. associated complaint.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202318039)

1 Aug 2025 Case 202318039 Maladministration Voluntary

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).

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Torus62 Limited (202201049)

1 Aug 2025 Case 202201049 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents’ reports of repairs to the property and garden including: Rubbish removal Treatment of pests House alarm The associated complaint.

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Amplius Living (202428167)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202428167 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of the condition of the property, including repairs to improve ventilation in the property and to address damp and mould. Reports of antisocial behaviour from neighbours and visitors to the building including noise, smoking and the use and supply …

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Aspire Housing Limited (202324303)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202324303 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to remove trees.

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Birmingham City Council (202427327)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202427327 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A leak from the roof. Damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202439414)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202439414 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a temporary move following a rat infestation at the property. Response to the resident’s related concerns about costs and damages. Response to her concerns about replacement blinds. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Devon District Council (202438735)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202438735 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of various repair issues including damp and mould. Related concerns about various welfare issues, including allegations of unfair treatment by the landlord’s officers. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202419092)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202419092 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for aids and adaptations in the property. Complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202329921)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202329921 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202346122)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202346122 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the residents’ reports of noise nuisance from their neighbour.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202339530)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202339530 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks in the property and associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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London Borough of Ealing (202411436)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202411436 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould throughout the property, and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202404439)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202404439 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by a neighbour.

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London Borough of Islington (202333147)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202333147 Maladministration Information and data management

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

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London Borough of Islington (202443984)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202443984 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Lambeth (202438332)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202438332 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the property. Lift repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202416712)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202416712 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of ceiling and wall cracks. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Sutton (202342463)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202342463 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress from the neighbour’s balcony garden, and associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of damp, mould, and peeling paint in the upstairs bathroom. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about condensation in the downstairs bathroom. We have …

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London Borough of Waltham Forest (202421867)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202421867 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of broken glass in an internal communal door. Method of address when communicating with the resident. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202216213)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202216213 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp, mould and associated repairs in the property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202406109)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202406109 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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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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