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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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Darlington Borough Council (202206642)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202206642 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of an application for help with water rates, including its communication. The associated complaint.

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Epping Forest District Council (202128520)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202128520 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s building work. The associated complaint.

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Havering Council (202213065)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202213065 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the redress offered by the landlord following its handling of: Repairs and pest control. The complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202103898)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202103898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to windows, roof and back door. reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nottingham City Council (202213831)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202213831 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns relating to the retrofit improvement to his property; and The associated complaint.

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South Holland District Council (202111751)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202111751 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s kitchen adaptation works. The resident’s complaint. The Ombudsman also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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South Kesteven District Council (202204512)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202204512 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the property and the associated delays. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202121522)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202121522 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s handling of: Its communication not being disability friendly. A complaint made about a member of staff on 24 December 2020. Unscheduled welfare visits. The suitability of the property allocated by the local council. The sign up and move in process. …

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Hackney Council (202117182)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202117182 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould throughout the property. Handling of the resident's reports of a leaking WC. This report also considers the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southampton City Council (202211765)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202211765 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour in the resident’s neighbourhood. We have also decided to consider the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this report.

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Derby City Council (202212102)

28 Nov 2023 Case 202212102 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202212102 Derby City Council 17 October 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. […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202128113)

28 Nov 2023 Case 202128113 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress at his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202120712)

28 Nov 2023 Case 202120712 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) about a neighbour, and its response to counter reports received about the resident. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Camden Council (202208606)

23 Nov 2023 Case 202208606 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Lambeth Council (202115517)

23 Nov 2023 Case 202115517 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns in relation to paying service charges for services not being provided or not being provided to a satisfactory level related to: CCTV monitoring and footage request; Cleaning, window cleaning and ground maintenance of the estate; Major works. Response to …

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Birmingham City Council (202210771)

17 Nov 2023 Case 202210771 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and racial abuse. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202216660)

16 Nov 2023 Case 202216660 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of cracks appearing in the walls of the property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202217372)

14 Nov 2023 Case 202217372 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to a faulty centrifugal fan. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewisham Council (202124493)

13 Nov 2023 Case 202124493 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to: The guttering. The roof leak.

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Lambeth Council (202203297)

10 Nov 2023 Case 202203297 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of various repairs to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (202126740)

10 Nov 2023 Case 202126740 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Birmingham City Council (202204579)

9 Nov 2023 Case 202204579 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs reported by the resident about a leak, and subsequent damp and mould.

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Southwark Council (202210187)

9 Nov 2023 Case 202210187 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of disrepair issues causing pest infestations including rats, mice and tropical ants. Reports of antisocial behaviour by other residents involving fly tipping and incorrect rubbish disposal attracting pests. Report of a fire in the bin close to her property. …

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Birmingham City Council (202112335)

8 Nov 2023 Case 202112335 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hackney Council (202212255)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202212255 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repair issues in the property including a leak, hole in a bedroom wall and damp and mould. A request for a rent rebate following an alleged overpayment. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202222989)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202222989 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of an ongoing roof leak into the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202202383)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202202383 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of leaks, damp, mould and water damage in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Lambeth Council (202220014)

2 Nov 2023 Case 202220014 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of a broken lift. As part of this investigation, this Service has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202228697)

1 Nov 2023 Case 202228697 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damaged windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202218060)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202218060 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of the property upon moving in and subsequent repairs. Complaints handling.

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202217828)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202217828 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’); and The subsequent complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202123994)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202123994 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202223064)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202223064 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from a flat above. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Sheffield City Council (202100059)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202100059 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: the condition of the property when let. gas safety. complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202124650)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202124650 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: damp and mould. leaks from the property above. an overgrown tree.

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Hackney Council (202234674)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202234674 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports regarding: Damp, mould and ongoing leaks. The resident's request to be permanently re-housed.

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Lewisham Council (202002376)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202002376 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), response to the resident’s request to be moved, complaints handling.

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Southwark Council (202213094)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202213094 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s repair and subsequent compensation offered by the landlord. The Ombudsman assessed the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Swindon Borough Council (202125858)

24 Oct 2023 Case 202125858 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Birmingham City Council (202214804)

20 Oct 2023 Case 202214804 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the roof. complaint handling and record keeping.

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Islington Council (202227910)

20 Oct 2023 Case 202227910 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord's response to concerns about delays and quality of adaptation works carried out in the resident’s bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202220598)

18 Oct 2023 Case 202220598 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Lambeth Council (202123528)

18 Oct 2023 Case 202123528 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs and the resident’s reports of damp. Complaints handling. Knowledge and information management.

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Lambeth Council (202217945)

17 Oct 2023 Case 202217945 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint relates to: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the toilet. The landlord’s handling of reports of Japanese Knotweed. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Islington Council (202223387)

16 Oct 2023 Case 202223387 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak into the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202218457)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202218457 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and repairs to the bathroom including the installation of an extractor fan and the replacement of a bath panel and bathroom tiles. The associated formal complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202219873)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202219873 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident also complained about the landlord’s decision not to increase her medical priority banding following a medical assessment. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this …

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Lambeth Council (202221323)

5 Oct 2023 Case 202221323 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs including leaks from a downpipe and blocked guttering. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202201981)

4 Oct 2023 Case 202201981 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of a leak into the resident’s property, and its response to the resident’s request for compensation following the leak.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202212612)

3 Oct 2023 Case 202212612 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Decisions by year

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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)