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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 & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202321059)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202321059 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of renewal of the kitchen in the property. The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202315463)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202315463 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak, including related mould. The associated complaint, including compensation.

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Newcastle City Council (202306961)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202306961 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of an incomplete bathroom refurbishment. Repair request for a shower. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202320625)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202320625 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent and service charge account. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202319979)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202319979 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of foul smells in their property. Complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202220604)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202220604 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. Noise nuisance at the property.

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Southampton City Council (202419696)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202419696 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202419696 Southampton City Council 28 March 2025 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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Sovereign Network Group (202339788)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202339788 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof and gulley repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202305334)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202305334 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the back garden steps and walls.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202318293)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318293 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Adaptations to the property. The resident’s requests for reasonable adjustments.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202300245)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202300245 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports that a fire escape was blocked by overgrown vegetation and a vandalised door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202319254)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202319254 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about its administration of her service charge account for 2022/23. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202332888)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202332888 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a broken boundary fence.

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B3 Living Limited (202320785)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202320785 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of misuse of the bin store.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202313032)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202313032 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Lewes District Council (202315233)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202315233 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak. Move to a new property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202321534)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202321534 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Lambeth (202232944)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202232944 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repairs and damage to the resident’s property caused by leaks from the roof. The associated complaints.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202400955)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202400955 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Lewisham (202404632)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202404632 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of poorly positioned guttering and subsequent internal damage to the property. The resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202220572)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202220572 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak into his property and subsequent damp and mould. The resident’s complaint. The Ombudsman has also commented on the landlord’s record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313381)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202313381 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB); Associated concerns regarding video recording equipment.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202416768)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202416768 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of repairs to the roof, the bedroom window, and associated remedial work. the associated complaint.

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North Kesteven District Council (202316936)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202316936 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of asbestos at the property. The resident’s complaint.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202323994)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202323994 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202318433)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202318433 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a breakdown of service charges and communication about those charges.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202403086)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202403086 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of damp and mould and various repairs. complaint handling.

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Portsmouth City Council (202332654)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202332654 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of arrears on the resident’s rent account.

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Reading Borough Council (202230478)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202230478 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of its plans to soundproof the resident’s flat.

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Sheffield City Council (202331238)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202331238 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the condition of the property upon letting. Reports of a leak, damp and mould and plaster works in the property. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Southern Housing (202314316)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202314316 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of problems with their hot water. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202317321)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202317321 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the administration of, and queries regarding, service charges.

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Wiltshire Council (202301667)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202301667 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling

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Basildon Borough Council (202315108)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315108 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the roof and balcony. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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City of Westminster Council (202318036)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318036 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of water ingress.

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East Suffolk Council (202343843)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202343843 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202315772)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315772 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of delays in completing kitchen improvements and damages caused when his kitchen was replaced. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Islington (202313724)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202313724 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and mould. Flooding in the communal basement. Issues with her heating and hot water. Issues with her windows and doors. Concerns about subsidence. This report also considers the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202400915)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202400915 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to windows and the exterior of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202212403)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202212403 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request that the landlord replace: The bathroom flooring. The kitchen. The toilet. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202318131)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318131 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Arrears of rent. The resident’s application for a mutual exchange. The resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202331997)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202331997 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a service charge refund following the sale of his property.

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Nottingham City Council (202312523)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202312523 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202228164)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202228164 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Peabody Trust (202323656)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323656 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks into the property. We have also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202402595)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202402595 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following the collapse of the toilet ceiling and repairs to the toilet, bathroom and kitchen ceilings. The related complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202217505)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202217505 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of communal grounds maintenance. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (RLHA) (202307685)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202307685 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries regarding their service charge. The resident’s complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202301448)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202301448 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks to the resident’s property and subsequent repair works. The associated complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202316737)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202316737 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), specifically noise nuisance.

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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)