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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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Haringey London Borough Council (202303218)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202303218 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the ceiling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barnet (202228491)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202228491 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment from her neighbours.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222555)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202222555 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports of repairs issues, and damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaints handling. Record keeping.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202227785)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202227785 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202227785 Tower Hamlets Homes 13 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. […]

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Waltham Forest Council (202300868)

13 Mar 2024 Case 202300868 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord's response to reports of a leak, damp and mould, and a crumbling ceiling within the property.

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Arawak Walton Housing Association Limited (202221248)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202221248 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of ongoing damp and mould.

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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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Islington Council (202206511)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202206511 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the resident following a fire at her property. The landlord’s disposal of the resident’s personal items following the fire at her property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its removal contractor. The landlord’s complaint handling has also …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202215542)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202215542 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of defects to windows. complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202230563)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202230563 Maladministration Estate Management

The landlord’s handling of reports of lift outages. The landlord’s record keeping has been investigated. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202234046)

12 Mar 2024 Case 202234046 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Identification of a leak in her bathroom. Handling of her request for a bath to be installed. Response to a loss of heating in her living room. Contractor’s conduct towards her.

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Ashton Pioneer Homes Limited (202229724)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202229724 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202219688)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202219688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Related complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202227379)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202227379 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's concerns about service charges.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202300068)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202300068 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of recurring leaks from the flat above. Response to the noise from the flat above which was said to be due to the lack of sound proofing under the laminate flooring. This report has also taken into consideration the landlord’s handling …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202231810)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202231810 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning repairs including heating issues, damp, and mould.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202228241)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202228241 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of delays in communication by the sustainability team.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202225303)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202225303 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about how the landlord has handled his reports about outstanding repairs to a boundary fence.

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Westminster City Council (202219355)

11 Mar 2024 Case 202219355 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs to a leaking communal roof, including associated repairs to damage caused to the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202220689)

8 Mar 2024 Case 202220689 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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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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Haringey London Borough Council (202305289)

8 Mar 2024 Case 202305289 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202232838)

8 Mar 2024 Case 202232838 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of garage repairs and subsequent recommended adaptations. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202202231)

8 Mar 2024 Case 202202231 Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for improvement in the maintenance of the communal garden. The landlord’s handling of requests for cleaning and renovation of interior decoration and carpets in communal areas. The landlord’s handling of lift repairs, including delays in replacing the communal lift. The …

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Arun District Council (202301043)

7 Mar 2024 Case 202301043 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Outstanding roof repairs. Damp and Mould. The associated formal complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202304956)

7 Mar 2024 Case 202304956 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Delay in the painting of the property. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Spitalfields Housing Association Limited (202003302)

7 Mar 2024 Case 202003302 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for information about the removal and replacement of cladding on the building. The landlord’s response to enquiries made by the resident relating to fire safety and the EWS1 certificate. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202233065)

7 Mar 2024 Case 202233065 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to windows and doors at the property.

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City of Westminster Council (202223576)

6 Mar 2024 Case 202223576 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property including a leak and subsequent remedial works, repairs to the windows, and mice and pigeons in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the handling of the associated complaint.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202301176)

6 Mar 2024 Case 202301176 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s handling of reports of issues with drainage to the front and back gardens of the property. The associated complaint handling.

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Swindon Borough Council (202109363)

5 Mar 2024 Case 202109363 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202222138)

1 Mar 2024 Case 202222138 Maladministration Estate Management

The landlord’s handling of the communal walls and ceiling following leaks, and of the presence of asbestos in the walls. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated. The landlord’s record keeping has also been investigated.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202121137)

1 Mar 2024 Case 202121137 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the provision of estate services paid for by the resident through his service charge to the landlord. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202207896)

1 Mar 2024 Case 202207896 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of repairs. Response to reports of damp. Level of communication with the resident.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202312568)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202312568 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about an electrical fault in his property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Chisel Limited (202217838)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202217838 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for repairs or replacement of the bathroom and repairs to a broken door lock. The associated complaint.

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Folkestone & Hythe District Council (202127200)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202127200 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for fencing at the rear boundary of the property.

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ForHousing Limited (202220869)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202220869 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs in the property because of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Great Places Housing Association (202123304)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202123304 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202302023)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202302023 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns that fencing has been installed over the boundary line of the property.

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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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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202221605)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202221605 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the: Leaseholder’s reports of a leak in the property. The associated complaint.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202100259)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202100259 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202210306)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202210306 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs needed to her balcony. Complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202227295)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202227295 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Housing For Women (202225916)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202225916 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of replacement flooring in the resident’s property following a flood. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Lambeth Council (202009981)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202009981 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the property and garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202008088)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202008088 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202205116)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202205116 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of alleged antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London Borough of Ealing (202120786)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202120786 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts within her block breaking down. The associated complaint. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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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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