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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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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202117735)

2 Aug 2023 Case 202117735 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of leaks in the property. the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202210706)

2 Aug 2023 Case 202210706 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Repairs to the property following a leak. A request for adaptations. The associated complaint.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202122779)

1 Aug 2023 Case 202122779 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: record keeping, and; complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016220)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202016220 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of the service charge account for the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202120307)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202120307 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: works to an overhanging tree; the resident’s request for turf to be re-laid; and the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202214536)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202214536 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: a leak in the property, and; a request that it reimburse the resident for damage and costs incurred following the leak.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (201914678)

31 Jul 2023 Case 201914678 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a rat infestation in the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202124143)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202124143 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repair issues since the beginning of the tenancy, and the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202125443)

27 Jul 2023 Case 202125443 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of issues with her toilet cistern. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling in this case.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207792)

27 Jul 2023 Case 202207792 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for communal lighting credits, and the associated complaint handling.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202207036)

27 Jul 2023 Case 202207036 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of adaptation works to the rear of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202206474)

24 Jul 2023 Case 202206474 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the associated complaint and compensation offered.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215501)

21 Jul 2023 Case 202215501 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for mutual exchange (MEX). The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Gateway Housing Association Limited (202117623)

21 Jul 2023 Case 202117623 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise from the communal hallway and upstairs flat. The resident’s concerns about communal cleaning. The resident’s concerns about communal lighting and electricity use from her supply. The resident’s complaint.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202105681)

20 Jul 2023 Case 202105681 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: sewage leaking into the resident’s property from the drainage system; and the associated decant.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202017021)

20 Jul 2023 Case 202017021 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property and the associated decant. Complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202200018)

18 Jul 2023 Case 202200018 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s queries about service charges, and; the resident’s complaint.

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West Kent Housing Association (202207643)

14 Jul 2023 Case 202207643 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of remedial repairs to the roof of the block and electrical assessment of the resident’s property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202123379)

13 Jul 2023 Case 202123379 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of the landlord’s handling and alleged discrimination, harassment and bullying during the property allocation process in 2015. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning the maintenance of the lift and …

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202208936)

13 Jul 2023 Case 202208936 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of his reports of his home overheating.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202214966)

10 Jul 2023 Case 202214966 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: Repairs to the building’s centralised heating system. The replacement of the kitchen flooring in the resident’s property. The associated formal complaint into these matters.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202122141)

6 Jul 2023 Case 202122141 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202200702)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202200702 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for: repairs to fix a leak; adaptations to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202123583)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202123583 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling. This report also examines the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202205710)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202205710 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s request for adaptations to improve her access to the bin storage area.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215034)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202215034 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215034 Clarion Housing Association Limited 30 June 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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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202017270)

30 Jun 2023 Case 202017270 Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202017270 Hyde Housing Association Limited 12 June 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202124883)

29 Jun 2023 Case 202124883 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about her flooring in her property.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (201915461)

29 Jun 2023 Case 201915461 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: management of the resident’s rent account, and; its complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202206512)

29 Jun 2023 Case 202206512 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202206512 Sanctuary Housing Association 28 June 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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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202208805)

29 Jun 2023 Case 202208805 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of smoke entering his property from his neighbour’s flat. This Service has also considered the complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202101002)

28 Jun 2023 Case 202101002 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the repairs to plaster within the property. The residents report regarding staff conduct. The landlords handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202102289)

28 Jun 2023 Case 202102289 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Fire safety concerns and repairs following the removal of smoke detectors. Replacement of the front door of the resident’s flat. Repairs/replacement of the intercom system. Repairs/replacement of the internal communal fire doors. This report has also considered: Record keeping. Complaints handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202123253)

28 Jun 2023 Case 202123253 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202320)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202202320 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of issues with the communal lighting and garden. This Service has also considered the handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202109935)

27 Jun 2023 Case 202109935 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s service charge queries. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202209474)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202209474 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of a leak in the underground car park. Associated complaint.

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Inquilab Housing Association Limited (202115670)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202115670 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202115670 Inquilab Housing Association Limited 26 June 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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Inquilab Housing Association Limited (202125616)

26 Jun 2023 Case 202125616 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mould in her bathroom. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202101957)

19 Jun 2023 Case 202101957 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to concerns the resident raised about the temperature within his property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202207418)

19 Jun 2023 Case 202207418 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a disturbance from a dripping noise in the bedroom at the resident’s home.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202217276)

15 Jun 2023 Case 202217276 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about issues with her windows and damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of this complaint. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202209517)

11 Jun 2023 Case 202209517 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in her bathroom. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202120650)

2 Jun 2023 Case 202120650 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to remove a sofa from her garden.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202127388)

2 Jun 2023 Case 202127388 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202102203)

1 Jun 2023 Case 202102203 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about garden drainage issues. complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202100383)

31 May 2023 Case 202100383 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused and her reports of damp, mould and repairs to the property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202200830)

31 May 2023 Case 202200830 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: leaks and floods in the resident’s property, including repairs; and the complaint and offer of compensation.

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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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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)