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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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Tower Hamlets Homes (202209869)

27 Mar 2023 Case 202209869 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the building following the resident’s reports of blocked guttering and water leaking into his property.

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West Kent Housing Association (202127861)

27 Mar 2023 Case 202127861 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of asbestos in the resident’s property, including: The information provided at tenancy sign up; and The removal of asbestos from the property.

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Birmingham City Council (202208106)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202208106 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks to his property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Chisel Limited (202203778)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202203778 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about:

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202113283)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202113283 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of defects and repairs. Handling of her requests for adaptations. Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Islington Council (202121287)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202121287 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports concerning repair issues related to damp and mould including the condition of the property. the refurbishment of the kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Newcastle City Council (202128122)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202128122 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about pests, damp, subsidence and noise in her former property.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202127516)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202127516 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when she moved in, and the landlord’s handling of the subsequent repairs.

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Southwark Council (202210731)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202210731 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a copy of the final service charge account bill including complete list of works, for major works completed in 2018/2019 on his property. The associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202126013)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202126013 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs required to the bathroom floor of the property. Handling of the resident’s associated formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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The Housing Plus Group Limited (202126872)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202126872 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Handling of repairs to a toilet leak in the property. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202126212)

23 Mar 2023 Case 202126212 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to flooring in the property. Repairs to the guttering, downpipe, vent and vent grille.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202201923)

23 Mar 2023 Case 202201923 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: record keeping; handling of the resident’s reports of a rodent infestation and the associated repairs; response to the associated complaint.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202201152)

23 Mar 2023 Case 202201152 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of the caretaking service provided by the landlord in return for a service charge. The landlord’s response to the associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202119039)

22 Mar 2023 Case 202119039 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202124981)

22 Mar 2023 Case 202124981 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of the following: a leak into her property, and The subsequent complaint.

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London Borough of Ealing (202203016)

22 Mar 2023 Case 202203016 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s home following repeated floods. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202103221)

22 Mar 2023 Case 202103221 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a water leak into his property. The associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202208926)

21 Mar 2023 Case 202208926 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the time taken by the landlord to replace the loft insulation in the property.

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Camden Council (202210749)

21 Mar 2023 Case 202210749 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water leaks into her property. loss of heating in the property.

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North Tyneside Council (202125364)

21 Mar 2023 Case 202125364 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the complainant’s reports of a leak into the bathroom.

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Citizen Housing (202211268)

20 Mar 2023 Case 202211268 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Birmingham City Council (201915833)

17 Mar 2023 Case 201915833 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Leeds City Council (202117047)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202117047 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding her neighbour including their use of CCTV, the installation of a shed in their garden without permission and the removal of the dividing fence.

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Salix Homes Limited (202123579)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202123579 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s Right to Buy (RTB) application and an associated offer of compensation.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202108283)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202108283 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about a leak in the property; complaints handling; record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202114214)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202114214 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to:

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202014172)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202014172 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202014172 Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 16 March 2023 (amended at review 10 July 2023) Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is […]

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Southwark Council (202213560)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202213560 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damages and costs following a water leak in her property. The associated record keeping and complaint handling.

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Two Rivers Housing (202017334)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202017334 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of her neighbour’s garden; Handling of the resident’s reports that her neighbour was engaging in antisocial behaviour (ASB). This report also considers the landlord’s: Communication; Record keeping; Complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202105952)

15 Mar 2023 Case 202105952 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak into the property. Response to the resident’s reports of damage to his property as a result of the leak. Complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202122179)

15 Mar 2023 Case 202122179 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a missing torch following an annual gas safety check. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202120299)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202120299 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of remedial works to the resident's property following a leak. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202128326)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202128326 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of leaks to the roof of the property and consequent repairs to make good the kitchen. The landlord’s record keeping on the issue. Its handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Incommunities Limited (202118732)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202118732 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s Right to Buy application. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Ealing (202203160)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202203160 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202205060)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202205060 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s ventilation, skirting, and window repairs. The landlord’s complaint’s handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202203594)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202203594 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a sewage spill that took place in a communal area.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202127854)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202127854 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a dividing fence at the property. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Lambeth Council (202115650)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202115650 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following leaks. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202016267)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202016267 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of: Repairs to the resident’s windows. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202122934)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202122934 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The planned kitchen and bathroom replacement in the resident’s property. Repairs to the resident’s windows and fire door. The associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202125720)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202125720 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of two leaks from the property above, which caused damage to her property and personal possessions.

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Lambeth Council (202204833)

12 Mar 2023 Case 202204833 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of having no hot water or heating. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Basildon Borough Council (202204250)

11 Mar 2023 Case 202204250 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen following her reports of leaks to the property, and subsequent reports of damp and mould in the kitchen. Complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202113836)

10 Mar 2023 Case 202113836 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202123838)

9 Mar 2023 Case 202123838 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reference requests. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202127428)

9 Mar 2023 Case 202127428 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of high utility bills due to the bypassing of an immersion heater switch.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202124512)

9 Mar 2023 Case 202124512 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the:

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Ongo Homes Limited (202209615)

9 Mar 2023 Case 202209615 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to remove the solar panels from the roof of his property.

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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)