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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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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230688)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s application of anti-mould treatment solution at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202228666)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202228666 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to his property to prevent pests entering. Complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202304522)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202304522 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an obstruction to the resident’s parking bay. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202216603)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202216603 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202216603 Clarion Housing Association Limited 10 April 2024 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. This […]

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Lambeth Council (202232674)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202232674 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202126263)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202126263 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Her neighbour’s use of closed circuit television (CCTV). Antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234512)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202234512 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of water leaking into the bedroom through the ceiling and the subsequent repairs to the property. Response to reports of a gas leak in the property. Complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202231464)

9 Apr 2024 Case 202231464 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord entering the resident’s property by force and without permission to effect repairs. The compensation awarded as part of its complaint handling.

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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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Colchester City Council (202226995)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202226995 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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Islington Council (202300321)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202300321 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to withdraw permission for the resident’s dog to access the communal garden. The Ombudsman has also investigated: The landlord’s complaint handling. The landlord’s knowledge and information management (KIM).

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202232217)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202232217 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to repair his front door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202229870)

5 Apr 2024 Case 202229870 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of leaks from the resident’s kitchen sink. Complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202201683)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202201683 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom window. Repairs to walls in the bedroom and kitchen.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202204588)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202204588 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of problems with her front door. Associated complaints.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202231818)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202231818 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the roof leak into the resident’s property.

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Havering Council (202213170)

3 Apr 2024 Case 202213170 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a blockage in the kitchen stack pipe and the level of compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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High Peak Borough Council (202122468)

2 Apr 2024 Case 202122468 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202219705)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202219705 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours. Associated formal complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202227136)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227136 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage issues. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202210934)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202210934 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for non-damp and mould related repairs. Complaint.

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Camden Council (202224293)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202224293 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs in her property, including damp and mould; Response to reports of pests; Response to a carbon monoxide leak, and her subsequent move from the property; Handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202214815)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202214815 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to: Windows. Back door. Noise. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220271)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202220271 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: repairs to the communal roof and gutter rising damp and black mould. the associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202212600)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202212600 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour. The resident’s complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202306207)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202306207 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reporting of damp and mould at the property. The resident’s request to be medically assessed to enable them to move. This report has also considered: The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Enfield (202229098)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202229098 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for information about the ‘buyback’ process. Query about cladding. Reports of damp and mould. Request for compensation for boiler and additional heaters. Dissatisfaction about winter fuel payments. Concerns about her license agreement. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202226320)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202226320 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of delays completing repairs to the boiler. Response to the request to cancel the service charge arrears. Handling of the associated complaint and processing of the compensation offered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202107752)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202107752 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of a fire in the communal bin store. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202227392)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227392 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of no heating and hot water.

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Midland Heart Limited (202221858)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202221858 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of a shared garden. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202210017)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202210017 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Outstanding communal repairs. Issues with the bin and bicycle store. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s communication with the resident in relation to his dissatisfaction with the service charge.

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North Devon Homes (202233401)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202233401 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports that the resident had assaulted her neighbour. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Norwich City Council (202218400)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202218400 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Norwich City Council (202223175)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202223175 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202301249)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202301249 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about a sewage smell from a ventilation unit.

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Peabody Trust (202014128)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202014128 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests. This Service has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling, and: record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202127329)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202127329 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of ongoing damp and mould in her property. The landlords handling of the residents complaint about the issue.

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Peabody Trust (202213300)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202213300 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202213300 Peabody Trust 28 March 2024 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. This is set […]

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Peabody Trust (202213466)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202213466 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs in response to a leak from her property, including flooring in her kitchen and hallway. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint, including concerns about potential breaches of data protection law.

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Peabody Trust (202224366)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202224366 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s service charge queries. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202234265)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234265 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Issues in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom including leaks, damp, and mould. Boiler repairs. Windows repairs.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202225094)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202225094 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a wet room adaptation at the property. The resident’s request to make a 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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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234954)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234954 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents request for a replacement boundary wall. The landlords handling of the residents request for a new door to the balcony in her sons bedroom. The Ombudsman will also be considering the landlords handling of the residents complaint.

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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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South Tyneside Council (202227369)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227369 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The resident’s heating system including water/heating pipes banging. Leaks and damage to the property’s porch, including concerns about asbestos in the porch floor and ceiling. Necessary glazing repairs. Plastering and painting repairs The lack of insulation in the …

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Southwark Council (202208239)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202208239 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of leaks into the property and the subsequent damage and loss of earnings. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202220635)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202220635 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould in the basement of the property; reports of ventilation issues and that vents had not been changed; reports of a leak in the bathroom causing water to leak into the kitchen; reports of cracks on …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202234157)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234157 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns relating to the communal grassed area and request for benches. This report has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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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)