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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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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202344488)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202344488 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould and associated repairs. Rats in her home.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202422349)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202422349 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise from her neighbour.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202451024)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202451024 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's damp and mould concerns, and associated repairs.

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London Borough of Harrow (202417193)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202417193 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202323936)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202323936 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) in her building and the security of the communal entry door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202331394)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202331394 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of heat loss in a bedroom in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Norwich City Council (202440031)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202440031 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. The resident’s reports of damage to possessions.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202448512)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202448512 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leaking roof.

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202328136)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202328136 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the property. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202422734)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202422734 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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St Albans City and District Council (202418681)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202418681 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202415814)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202415814 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the standard and frequency of cleaning in communal areas.

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Home Group Limited (202346602)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202346602 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Broken communal doors to access the building and queries about the costs of repairs. Antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202422601)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202422601 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould. Concerns about the condition of the property. Queries about a rent account and service charges. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202427886)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202427886 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of roof leaks associated complaint

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MHS Homes Ltd (202342827)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202342827 Maladministration Voluntary

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of repairs to windows, window sills and walls.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202401341)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202401341 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of intermittent hot water. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202409476)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202409476 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for repairs and improvements to be made to the communal washing area.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202447372)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202447372 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of faulty hot water cylinder.

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Southern Housing (202336383)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202336383 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Communal lighting issues. Lift repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202422247)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202422247 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Derby City Council (202424232)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202424232 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202337417)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202337417 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of flooding in her garden. The complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202445476)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202445476 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the condition of the property when let and the landlord’s handling of reported repairs.

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Manchester City Council (202429704)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202429704 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof repairs and damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202431006)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202431006 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damage, damp and mould following a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202337233)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202337233 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the door entry and intercom systems at the resident’s block of flats.

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Southwark Council (202348534)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202348534 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for compensation for the period when her home had no heating or hot water. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Group (202347376)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202347376 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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Basildon Borough Council (202412377)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202412377 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering.

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Castle Point Borough Council (202305588)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202305588 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewes District Council (202439550)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202439550 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202450720)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202450720 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A roof leak. A damaged bathroom basin. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202342794)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202342794 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of staff misconduct.

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Southern Housing (202347516)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202347516 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about how the landlord handled repairs to a communal car park gate at the resident’s building.

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St Albans City and District Council (202439371)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202439371 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about insulation in the communal areas and leaks, damp and mould in his property.

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Abri Group Limited (202447225)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202447225 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of damp and mould. front door repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202338441)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202338441 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs after the resident’s reports of hot water issues. concerns about the conduct of a contractor. the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202438489)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202438489 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in the property. Mice in the property. We have investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Housing Group Limited (202344562)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202344562 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

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

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202333393)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202333393 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of moving the resident to temporary accommodation. Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202447306)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202447306 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s request: To replace the guttering, fascia, soffits and gable end. To repair a leak from the roof. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.

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Southern Housing (202324841)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202324841 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication in relation to the resident’s requests for information. Complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202430139)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202430139 Maladministration Information and data management

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

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Vico Homes Limited (202346319)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202346319 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a new garden fence.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202422677)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202422677 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's requests for it to replace or repair a fence at the property.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202417200)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202417200 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.

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Magenta Living (202426472)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202426472 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about a panel review which it arranged to investigate his previous complaints. Handling of his subsequent complaint.

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Oxford City Council (202325520)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202325520 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to rendering. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202447334)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202447334 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports about a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s 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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