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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 Lambeth (202316552)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202316552 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress and subsequent repairs.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202313879)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202313879 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of flooding in the carpark which caused damage to his possessions. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202213195)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202213195 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of repairs to communal doors and safety concerns. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202322819)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202322819 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to install a larger bath in the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202400354)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202400354 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the chimney.

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One Housing Group Limited (202322848)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202322848 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak and associated repairs. Reports of damp and mould. The resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202319177)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202319177 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of lift repairs. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southampton City Council (202324519)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202324519 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Rusty water from the cold taps, and a fault with the internal stop tap. Leaks and associated damage. We also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202325080)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202325080 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202342384)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202342384 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the communal roof above the resident’s home. Response to his concerns about pigeons nesting in the roof cavity above his property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Bristol City Council (202339015)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202339015 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the property and the resident’s concerns of asbestos. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202327447)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202327447 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's: Offer of compensation for its handling of a repair to a hole in paving by the entrance door. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202346836)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202346836 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported: snags following her move into the property. concerns that there was no electricity in the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Islington (202333554)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202333554 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of dumped rubbish in communal areas of the building and gardens.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202321970)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202321970 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge enquiries. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202411410)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202411410 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the condition of the kitchen. Reports about the condition of the windows. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202328037)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202328037 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of an overflowing external drain. Reports of a leak. The complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202234914)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202234914 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of flooding from the balcony, which he said was caused by the new build property having been sold with defective or missing balcony drainage. Formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Peabody Trust (202311590)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202311590 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a boiler. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202412195)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202412195 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. Damp and mould in the property.

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Abri Group Limited (202320191)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202320191 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of low water pressure.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202335451)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202335451 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's administration of the resident's property pool plus (PPP) application and request it uploads supporting documents.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202338715)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202338715 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler and radiator.

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Southwark Council (202309926)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202309926 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202332361)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202332361 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues with his bedroom window.

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Aster Group Limited (202327863)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202327863 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202426535)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202426535 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Milton Keynes City Council (202328994)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202328994 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of roof leaks and subsequent damp and mould issues. The associated complaint.

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Moat Homes Limited (202400899)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202400899 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about his communication needs.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202409744)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202409744 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a roof leak to an outhouse. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Aster Group Limited (202321356)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202321356 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202310530)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202310530 Maladministration Planned Works

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of reports of issues with the kitchen installation. The landlord's handling of reports of issues with the boiler and radiators.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202401088)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202401088 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a temporary or permanent move due to domestic violence (DV). Concern regarding the suitability of the temporary hotel accommodation. Concern regarding access for gas and electric safety checks. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202401413)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202401413 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns over its handling of service charges.

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London Borough of Barnet (202314823)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202314823 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident has complained about the installation of a new fire safety alarm system in her property .

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London Borough of Camden Council (202417323)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202417323 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak into his home and the associated repairs, including damp and mould. The resident’s complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202345032)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202345032 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to a heating pipe, and subsequent loss of heating and hot water. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202016151)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202016151 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202323586)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202323586 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the building’s communal windows and doors. Complaint handling.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202347219)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202347219 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to address heat loss.

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Southern Housing (202302270)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202302270 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Swindon Borough Council (202324022)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202324022 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The landlord’s handling of bathroom repairs relating to damp and mould.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202329485)

14 Apr 2025 Case 202329485 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a power and water outage . The landlord’s handling of a lift outage, and an associated rescue of persons trapped inside the lift. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202325318)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202325318 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Communal gardening. The resident's concerns about trees blocking light to his property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202326102)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202326102 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of subsidence. Repairs to an external retaining wall. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Citizen Housing (202418244)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202418244 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202327125)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202327125 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaints about damp and mould between 2022 and 2024.

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202324759)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202324759 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202335707)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202335707 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of draughts in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s 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

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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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