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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 Enfield (202215268)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202215268 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of improvement works to a bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202312239)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202312239 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202231881)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202231881 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs, including damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202205387)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202205387 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of rats in the property. Response to the resident’s reports of a leaking toilet at the property. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202201502)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202201502 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A management transfer. The resident’s reports about her neighbour’s conduct. The resident’s complaint. This service has also investigated the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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North Star Housing Group (202225344)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202225344 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The landlord’s handling of a reported leak and damp and mould at the resident’s property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202123372)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202123372 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of an ongoing leak into her property. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint in this investigation.

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Orbit Group Limited (202220757)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202220757 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for information relating to her service charge for grounds maintenance. Request for evidence of actual expenditure relating to her service charge. Complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202219537)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202219537 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the repairs to the resident’s radiators.

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Silva Homes Limited (202225552)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202225552 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould problems in the resident’s home.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202207242)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202207242 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the repairs to the resident’s property in relation to: the roof. the crack in the party wall. the planned works to replace the roof. the resident’s complaint. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202213941)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202213941 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp, mould and water ingress . The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202228847)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202228847 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of garden drainage works including the replacement of the resident’s shed. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202230626)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202230626 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property including damp and mould, repairs to the windows and doors, and replacement of the bathroom extractor fan.

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Birmingham City Council (202210764)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202210764 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202210764 Birmingham City Council 28 February 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 […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202206745)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202206745 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the property, including leaks, subsidence and cracks in the ceilings and walls. The resident being moved into temporary accommodation. The resident’s request for a transfer to another property. The associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202206393)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202206393 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a collapsed drain and its handling of the associated repairs. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a fly infestation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202222739)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202222739 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to, and a subsequent leak from, the resident’s toilet. The associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202215876)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202215876 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handing of his reports of Anti Social Behaviour (“ASB”) and his complaint.

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‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing Trust Limited (202222109)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202222109 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a sewage leak.

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London Borough of Hackney (202228593)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202228593 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift. The Ombudsman has decided to consider: The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Islington (202219634)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202219634 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of structural movement to the property’s extension; Response to the resident’s report of a flood; Response to the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202206230)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202206230 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident about antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) from tenants of a leasehold flat below. complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202207570)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202207570 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for a move. reports of Anti Social Behaviour (ASB). This Service has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. consideration of the resident’s vulnerability.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212849)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202212849 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning its handling of her bathroom repairs, and its offer of compensation.

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202205013)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202205013 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s:

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202223343)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202223343 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to communal doors and lighting. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202224092)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202224092 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the residents reports of damp and mould at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of outstanding repairs at the property. Complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202221722)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202221722 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the redeployment of the resident warden.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202218161)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202218161 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The void works and the resident’s reports of repair issues upon moving into the property. The boiler repair issues. The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been considered.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202218443)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202218443 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the residents reports of damage to a window blind and sofa. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202304703)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202304703 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A leak and the associated damp and mould. A carbon monoxide leak. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202208692)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202208692 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of loss of heating in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and information management.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202216290)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202216290 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress to his flat due to leaks in a communal cupboard. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202200232)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202200232 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leaking waste pipe. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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bpha Limited (202124310)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202124310 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been considered.

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202224255)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202224255 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to damp and mould following a leak in the property. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314636)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202314636 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a communal bin shed not being secure. reports about fly-tipping. the resident's enquiries about service charges. the complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202125886)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202125886 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about changes made to the communal garden by a neighbour. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202217300)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202217300 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202206101)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202206101 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlords response to the residents reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). The landlords response to the residents concerns over the fire safety of her property. The landlords handling of the associated complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202224679)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202224679 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks to the property and subsequent damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling and communication with the resident.

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Ongo Homes Limited (202219039)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202219039 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents’ complaint about delays progressing their Right to Acquire application.

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Orbit Group Limited (202201763)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202201763 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202212799)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202212799 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damage to the building, paving, and the management company’s response. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Portsmouth City Council (202224228)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202224228 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the conduct of the landlord’s staff in relation to the: Handling of the resident’s request to move. Formal complaint.

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Southern Housing (202211975)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202211975 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of defects in his property. The associated complaint.

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St Mungo Community Housing Association (202214386)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202214386 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord following the resident’s complaints about roof leaks and damp in his home. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202122682)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202122682 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of concerns raised about the condition of the windows, doors, roof and guttering. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202224519)

27 Feb 2024 Case 202224519 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a heating and hot water repair. Complaint handling.

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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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