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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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Southern Housing (202315167)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202315167 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roofing repair works. The associated formal complaint.

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Southwark Council (202347778)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202347778 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of communal door repairs between July 2022 and March 2023. Response to the resident’s enquiries about communal redecoration. Response to the resident’s concerns about window cleaning in 2022. Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and vandalism. We have also investigated …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202333482)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202333482 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of a repair to the resident's balcony door.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202318487)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202318487 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of and communication about cleaning, repair, and maintenance of the communal areas and fixtures in the resident’s block of flats.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202308586)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202308586 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the resident’s property (including reports of damp and mould). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202315372)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202315372 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request for it to repair a garden fence. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202322771)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322771 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement and the resident’s request for an updated kitchen as part of the works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202339054)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202339054 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202234258)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202234258 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of an ongoing roof leak causing damp and mould and issues with the extractor fans. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Origin Housing Limited (202413912)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202413912 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of being at risk from her ex-partner. Reports about outstanding repairs to her property. The associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202321496)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202321496 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and communication about reports of property damage caused by subsidence.

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South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited (SYHA) (202325860)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202325860 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of fence repairs. Complaint handling.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202222206)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202222206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to: Repair the heating system. Replace the smoke detector. Repair the fire sprinkler system. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Kirklees Council (202336416)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202336416 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to reports of a leak from the resident’s bath and bathroom sink, and damage to his belongings. response to reports of damp and mould in the resident’s property. handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202305487)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202305487 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202312233)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202312233 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and subsequent damage to her boiler.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202233755)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202233755 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s roof. The associated complaint including the offer of compensation.

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Accent Housing Limited (202309091)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202309091 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the condition of the resident’s property at the start of her tenancy.

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Aster Group Limited (202319962)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202319962 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202322286)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322286 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202322677)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322677 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to: Pipework. Electrics. Reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Islington (202308155)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202308155 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of having no heating or hot water. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202322270)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202322270 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a copy of the original terms and conditions of his tenancy. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202418701)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202418701 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about repairs to the roof. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202323184)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202323184 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's: Concerns about her housing situation and request to be rehoused. Associated complaint.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202332707)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202332707 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202329580)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202329580 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Service charges for the 2023 to 2024 and 2024 to 2025 financial years. Formal complaints.

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Southern Housing (202302556)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202302556 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Complaint.

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Southern Housing (202404977)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202404977 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress, damp, and mould. Reports that she could not use her bathroom sink. Reports of damage caused to a kitchen cupboard and bath panel. Associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202417187)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202417187 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request to repair an electric point for a new cooker. the associated complaint.

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Wiltshire Council (202320734)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202320734 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a shower and the associated repairs.

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bpha Limited (202318157)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202318157 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let and the landlord’s management of subsequent repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about the conduct of a member of staff.

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Curo Places Limited (202346498)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202346498 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to reports of a roof leak, damp, and mould. The associated complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202338838)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202338838 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The replacement of a laminate flooring to reduce noise disturbance. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202320737)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202320737 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision regarding the repair and replacement of windows in the resident’s property.

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Mosscare St. Vincent’s Housing Group Limited (202325828)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202325828 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202412125)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202412125 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of water ingress, damp, and outstanding repairs. complaint. This report has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202327321)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202327321 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about lift breakdowns.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202402819)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202402819 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s chimney, outhouse doors, and treatment of mould in the bathroom.

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Twenty11 Homes Ltd (202320501)

20 Mar 2025 Case 202320501 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould between September 2022 and July 2023.

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Abri Group Limited (202319362)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202319362 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns relating to a neighbour’s video doorbell.

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Karibu Community Homes Limited (202312617)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202312617 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, condensation, damp, and mould in her winter balcony.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202229424)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202229424 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Service charges relating to repairs to communal lights and pest control. The resident’s report of damage having been caused to her satellite dish by its contractors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202308087)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202308087 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request for a replacement kitchen. Complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202319788)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202319788 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about a repairs appointment. the subsequent complaint. We have also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202322638)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202322638 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Ongo Homes Limited (202322948)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202322948 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202304617)

19 Mar 2025 Case 202304617 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the property’s insulation. Complaint handling and customer service.

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ForHousing Limited (202311294)

18 Mar 2025 Case 202311294 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. A repair to the front door. The resident’s request for a new bathroom and kitchen. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Newham (202308669)

18 Mar 2025 Case 202308669 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak and the associated repairs. The Service 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.

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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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