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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 Borough of Camden Council (202320005)

19 Feb 2026 Case 202320005 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202320005 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 February 2026 Background The resident reported concerns with […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202408415)

19 Feb 2026 Case 202408415 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202408415 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a high […]

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Southwark Council (202503168)

18 Feb 2026 Case 202503168 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Please Decision Case ID 202503168 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom maisonette […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202439407)

17 Feb 2026 Case 202439407 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The Decision Case ID 202439407 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 February 2026 Background The resident first reported problems […]

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202418573)

16 Feb 2026 Case 202418573 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202418573 Decision type Investigation Landlord Eastbourne Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 16 February 2026 Background The resident raised concerns about the pointing and […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202424550)

16 Feb 2026 Case 202424550 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202424550 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 16 February 2026 Background The resident is the leaseholder of a […]

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Sheffield City Council (202432792)

16 Feb 2026 Case 202432792 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202432792 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sheffield City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 February 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about damp and mould in […]

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Birmingham City Council (202526561)

13 Feb 2026 Case 202526561 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202526561 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 February 2026 Background The property is a 2-bedroom flat on the top floor of […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202429149)

13 Feb 2026 Case 202429149 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429149 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 February 2026 Background Following an order made in […]

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Birmingham City Council (202444007)

12 Feb 2026 Case 202444007 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202444007 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 12 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom maisonette […]

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Bristol City Council (202332077)

10 Feb 2026 Case 202332077 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202332077 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a property with a […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202523510)

10 Feb 2026 Case 202523510 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202523510 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 February 2026 Background The resident lives with her child. […]

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Southwark Council (202434183)

10 Feb 2026 Case 202434183 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202434183 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 10 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat. He complained […]

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Southampton City Council (202318910)

9 Feb 2026 Case 202318910 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202318910 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southampton City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a one-bedroom flat […]

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Southwark Council (202451019)

9 Feb 2026 Case 202451019 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202451019 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 9 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a maisonette. A communal district […]

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Southwark Council (202451951)

9 Feb 2026 Case 202451951 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202451951 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 09 February 2026 Background The resident told the landlord about repair issues which she believed were […]

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Waverley Borough Council (202526088)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202526088 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202526088 Decision type Investigation Landlord Waverley Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 February 2026 Background The resident lives with her husband and 2 children. Her eldest […]

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City of Lincoln Council (202448151)

5 Feb 2026 Case 202448151 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202448151 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Lincoln Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 5 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a block […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202343755)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202343755 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202343755 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Introductory Tenancy Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident complained about the landlord’s […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202513249)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202513249 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202513249 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202406753)

2 Feb 2026 Case 202406753 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202406753 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 2 February 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about […]

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Bristol City Council (202441157)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202441157 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202441157 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident lives with her child in […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202522015)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202522015 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202522015 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background In April 2025, the resident […]

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Wiltshire Council (202519093)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202519093 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519093 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wiltshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 January 2026 Background The resident shares the property with her 1-year-oldson. […]

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City of Westminster Council (202409414)

29 Jan 2026 Case 202409414 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202409414 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a studio […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202512736)

29 Jan 2026 Case 202512736 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202512736 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 January 2026 Background The resident lives with her partner […]

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East Devon District Council (202500373)

28 Jan 2026 Case 202500373 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202500373 Decision type Investigation Landlord East Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 28 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a bungalow. […]

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City of Lincoln Council (202513116)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202513116 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202513116 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Lincoln Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat […]

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City of Westminster Council (202336425)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202336425 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202336425 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Flexible Tenancy Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident has a 5 year flexible tenancy. She […]

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Mansfield District Council (202527837)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202527837 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202527837 Decision type Investigation Landlord Mansfield District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident lives by himself in a […]

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Basildon Borough Council (202519152)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202519152 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519152 Decision type Investigation Landlord Basildon Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 23 January 2025 Background The resident lives on the 2nd floor of […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202414557)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202414557 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202414557 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident’s tenancy started […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202417807)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202417807 Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202417807 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 22 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat which is […]

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Southampton City Council (202443016)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202443016 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202443016 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southampton City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2‑bedroom flat […]

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202450346)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202450346 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202450346 Decision type Investigation Landlord Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 January 2026 Background The leaseholder rented the property to a […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202336573)

13 Jan 2026 Case 202336573 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202336573 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202508589)

9 Jan 2026 Case 202508589 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202508589 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local authority Occupancy Leaseholder Date 9 January 2026 Background The resident has lived in the property, which is a […]

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Norwich City Council (202439923)

9 Jan 2026 Case 202439923 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202439923 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 January 2026 Background The resident lived in a 1-bedroom ground […]

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Chesterfield Borough Council (202434129)

8 Jan 2026 Case 202434129 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202434129 Decision type Investigation Landlord Chesterfield Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 8 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom flat. […]

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Birmingham City Council (202445622)

7 Jan 2026 Case 202445622 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202445622 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 7 January 2026 Background The resident moved into the property in […]

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North Tyneside Council (202450538)

7 Jan 2026 Case 202450538 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202450538 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Tyneside Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 7 January 2026 Background The resident moved into the property in […]

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202337355)

6 Jan 2026 Case 202337355 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202337355 Decision type Investigation Landlord Brighton and Hove City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 January 2026 Background A leak from the flat […]

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Manchester City Council (202423674)

24 Dec 2025 Case 202423674 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202423674 Decision type Investigation Landlord Manchester City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 24 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a house. She […]

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Norwich City Council (202319481)

22 Dec 2025 Case 202319481 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202319481 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 22 December 2025 Background The resident has been a tenant of […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202446983)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202446983 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202446983 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom semi-detached […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202440244)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202440244 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202440244 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident said she had […]

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Leicester City Council (202401431)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202401431 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202401431 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leicester City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident lives in the property with his […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202442504)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202442504 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202442504 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The property is a 2 bedroom […]

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202415395)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202415395 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202415395 Decision type Investigation Landlord North West Leicestershire District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a […]

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Nottingham City Council (202404408)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202404408 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202404408 Decision type Investigation Landlord Nottingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident is a secure tenant of a 3-bedroom house. She […]

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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)