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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 (L&Q) (202231157)

11 Mar 2025 Case 202231157 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues with her windows. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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London Borough of Harrow (202333489)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202333489 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour from her neighbour. Drainage issues. The investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202412505)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202412505 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair rather than replace the resident’s kitchen. This investigation will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202304896)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304896 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress from the roof and resulting damp in the property. This investigation also considers the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202333396)

20 Dec 2024 Case 202333396 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of repair reports relating to: Drainage issues. A broken living room window. A bathroom extractor fan. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Curo Places Limited (202320562)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202320562 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an investigation into structural concerns about the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202318478)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318478 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. Response to the resident's concerns about her contact details and her access to her tenancy account online. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202320791)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202320791 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: Request for a transfer to another property in the block when it became available. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202347195)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202347195 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. A repair to a fence in the resident’s garden. The resident’s requests for aids and adaptations. The resident’s request for a move to a more suitable property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling …

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202325559)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202325559 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of rodents in the property. Handling of the resident’s concerns about loft insulation. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202318336)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202318336 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaints about its handling of roof repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling. Both elements of this investigation involve the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s complaint. The investigation considers firstly the reasonableness, thoroughness, and accuracy of the landlord’s responses …

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202314459)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202314459 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that it restore the condition of the garden following an asbestos investigation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Two Rivers Housing (202219820)

17 Sep 2024 Case 202219820 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp in the property. Decision not to decant the resident and her family during associated investigations. Handling of the associated complaint. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping.

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Southern Housing (202230390)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202230390 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This investigation is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s home.

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Home Group Limited (202301937)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202301937 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of water penetration to the property and associated damp. Complaint handling. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202312336)

30 Jul 2024 Case 202312336 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property following the resident’s reports of leaks and drainage issues. The resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202314204)

19 Jul 2024 Case 202314204 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak, the associated repairs and reports of damp and mould. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint, and the level of compensation offered.

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Homes Plus Limited (202312600)

21 Jun 2024 Case 202312600 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the outhouse of the resident’s property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Southern Housing (202224917)

21 Jun 2024 Case 202224917 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of several repairs. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202316078)

7 Jun 2024 Case 202316078 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Handling of the subsequent temporary decant of the resident. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202301029)

30 May 2024 Case 202301029 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the resident’s boiler, a leak from a pipe, and damage to a ceiling. The resident’s concerns about damage caused to her carpet by the leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202210482)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202210482 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Peabody Trust (202222880)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202222880 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair reports regarding damp and mould. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202217589)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202217589 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to reports of a leak. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231577)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202231577 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a disabled parking bay. The resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222308)

9 Apr 2024 Case 202222308 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s transfer application and request to move on medical grounds. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202124959)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202124959 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of outstanding repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s communication and handling of the resident’s complaint in this investigation.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202219974)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202219974 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of her issues with the heating system and the suitability of the heating solutions offered. The landlords decision not to replace the residents kitchen sink and drainer. The landlord’s handing of reports of a pest infestation in the loft …

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Legal and General Affordable Homes (202229318)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202229318 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of defects to her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Abri Group Limited (202233917)

25 Mar 2024 Case 202233917 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's reports of damp and mould in her property. The resident’s concerns about damage caused to her personal possessions by the damp and mould. The resident’s reports of cracks to an internal wall, and possible subsidence. The Ombudsman has also considered …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215143)

18 Mar 2024 Case 202215143 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a decant following a fire at the resident’s property, including the resident’s reports that her new property did not meet her disability needs. The landlords handling of the resident’s concerns about items damaged in the fire. The Ombudsman has also considered the …

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Castles & Coasts Housing Association Limited (202221875)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202221875 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the sale of the late resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202017591)

8 Mar 2024 Case 202017591 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about how the landlord handled: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance, antisocial behaviour and tenancy breaches from her upstairs neighbour. The resident’s concerns that the path outside her house and a corridor were being used inappropriately by third parties, including a dispute about whether the path and …

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202202336)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202202336 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling which the Ombudsman has also considered as part of this investigation.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202123372)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202123372 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of an ongoing leak into her property. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint in this investigation.

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Birmingham City Council (202218265)

15 Feb 2024 Case 202218265 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler. The landlord’s response to concerns about the conduct of operatives. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202215646)

31 Jan 2024 Case 202215646 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s reports of leaks damp and mould in his property. This investigation also considered the landlords complaint handling. This investigation also considered the landlords record keeping.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202227249)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202227249 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the window cleaning service. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202218216)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202218216 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of an ongoing leak. The resident’s complaint. The investigation also considers the landlord’s: Communication with the resident. Record keeping.

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Places for People Group Limited (202206081)

21 Dec 2023 Case 202206081 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of domestic abuse and her request for an urgent management transfer to flee the abuse. This investigation also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. This investigation also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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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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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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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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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202014965)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202014965 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the residents reports of ASB (anti social behaviour). The landlord’s handling of the residents complaint. This investigation has also considered the landlords record keeping.

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Aster Group Limited (202200958)

29 Oct 2023 Case 202200958 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defective guttering and related damp at the property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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London Borough of Hackney (202207096)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202207096 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks into his property and resultant damage. A decant application. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202212832)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202212832 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about requiring repair works at the property. As part of this investigation, the Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. As part of this investigation, the Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s recordkeeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202216315)

17 Oct 2023 Case 202216315 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of a leak affecting the property. The Ombudsman has decided to consider the landlord's complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202114683)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202114683 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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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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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.

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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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