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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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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316879)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202316879 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property following a fire, including repairs relating to damp. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202234209)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202234209 Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about a service charge refund. Complaint handling.

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Thanet District Council (202229102)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202229102 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of a sewage leak in the property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202208756)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202208756 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of mice and bedbug infestations in his property; reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB); associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202231149)

22 Apr 2024 Case 202231149 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following a leak from the hot water cylinder. The associated complaint.

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Midland Heart Limited (202300818)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202300818 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour caused by a neighbour. Allegations regarding the conduct of a member of staff.

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Stonewater Limited (202301443)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202301443 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a faulty heating system and its subsequent handling of repairs; complaint handling, including the level of compensation offered.

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Torus62 Limited (202220173)

19 Apr 2024 Case 202220173 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the property.

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Camden Council (202229706)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202229706 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a window repair. Reports of damp and mould. Complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202305491)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202305491 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account and the build-up of rent arrears.

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Leeds City Council (202215437)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202215437 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs and a pest infestation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202312109)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202312109 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about his water supply. Formal complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230980)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202230980 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of issues with: The windows and front door. The storage heaters. The bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202320354)

18 Apr 2024 Case 202320354 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the applicant’s: Application for a property. Associated complaints.

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Birmingham City Council (202228647)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202228647 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damage to a window by its contractor.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202229714)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202229714 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s boiler repairs. The landlord’s engagement with the resident regarding his concerns around vulnerability.

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Great Places Housing Association (202302849)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202302849 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in an ensuite bathroom. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Lambeth Council (202230659)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202230659 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the side access walkway is overgrown and blocked. This Service will also consider the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202228360)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202228360 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leaking toilet. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202227166)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202227166 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202304261)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202304261 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202217647)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202217647 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB).

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202304473)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202304473 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the annual gas safety check of the property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202312134)

17 Apr 2024 Case 202312134 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to a rear boundary wall. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202234898)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202234898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of loss of heating and hot water. Offer of compensation and its complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219861)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202219861 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a lack of heating and hot water at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident's request to relocate the gas meter at the property. The associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Enfield (202226164)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202226164 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202338938)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202338938 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a transfer. The resident’s reports about their neighbour’s conduct. The resident’s reports of other local anti-social behaviour (ASB) and harassment. Safety concerns raised by the resident. The resident’s complaint.

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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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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202115255)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202115255 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Portsmouth City Council (202216271)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202216271 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports made by the resident about his neighbour. The associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202229495)

16 Apr 2024 Case 202229495 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a water leak into the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202222142)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202222142 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of damp and mould at the property. Handling of the resident’s request for compensation. Complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202300627)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202300627 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property. This report has also taken into consideration the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Manchester City Council (202221216)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202221216 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of no heating or hot water. Reports of mould in the hallway due to a lack of heating. Associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Council (202228281)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202228281 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Installation of kitchen units. Installation of flooring in the kitchen. The conduct of its contractors and the appointments they offered. Temporary arrangements for the toilet, shower and cooker during repairs.

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Onward Homes Limited (202301796)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202301796 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of the resident's reports of pests in the property.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202212270)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202212270 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The concerns raised about the condition of the property when it was let to the resident and whether rent should have been charged. The landlord’s response regarding provision of a letterbox key and access to mail. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the …

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202227356)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202227356 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to: The resident’s reports of repairs required to the heating system. The complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202302717)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202302717 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress to the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202214508)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202214508 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a garden fence.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202233017)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202233017 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for adaptations to her property. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202211489)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202211489 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202228956)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202228956 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of level access door sets and windows during the refurbishment of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202303446)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202303446 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202301497)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202301497 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak and associated repairs. Complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202301194)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202301194 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to a request for shed repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221467)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202221467 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the flat above. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231210)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202231210 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak into the resident’s bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230032)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230032 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs to windows in her 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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