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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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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202345539)

19 Dec 2025 Case 202345539 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202345539 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 December 2025 Background The resident lived in a 1-bedroom […]

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Arun District Council (202344745)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202344745 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202344745 Decision type Investigation Landlord Arun District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Flexible Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The property is a 2-bedroom house. On 24 […]

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Birmingham City Council (202515575)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202515575 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202515575 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house […]

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Leeds City Council (202328285)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202328285 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202328285 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 3-bedroom house […]

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Leeds City Council (202336278)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202336278 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202336278 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident’s tenancy started in January 2021. […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202438005)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202438005 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202438005 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 18 December 2025 Background The complainant is a leaseholder who rents […]

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Southend on Sea City Council (202503824)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202503824 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202503824 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southend on Sea City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident lives with her 3 […]

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Uttlesford District Council (202431683)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202431683 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202431683 Decision type Investigation Landlord Uttlesford District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident has been the leaseholder of the property […]

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Wigan Council (202418814)

18 Dec 2025 Case 202418814 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202418814 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wigan Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a house with her […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202515257)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202515257 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202515257 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Licence Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident lives in supported accommodation for […]

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Ipswich Borough Council (202325687)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202325687 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202325687 Decision type Investigation Landlord Ipswich Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident was the tenant of a […]

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Leeds City Council (202516072)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202516072 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202516072 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident raised concerns with the landlord […]

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Leicester City Council (202511296)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202511296 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202511296 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leicester City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a semidetached house […]

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North Northamptonshire Council (202418127)

17 Dec 2025 Case 202418127 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202418127 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Northamptonshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a house with […]

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Bristol City Council (202432248)

16 Dec 2025 Case 202432248 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The landlord met its stage 1 complaint timescale but did not meet the revised deadline for stage 2 and did not provide further explanation or a remedy. The resident had to chase for a response, which was not reasonable.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202512741)

16 Dec 2025 Case 202512741 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202512741 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 December 2025 Background The property is a flat on the 1st floor of […]

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Woking Borough Council (202500018)

16 Dec 2025 Case 202500018 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202500018 Decision type Investigation Landlord Woking Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom maisonette next […]

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North Northamptonshire Council (202512461)

15 Dec 2025 Case 202512461 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202512461 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Northamptonshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 December 2025 Background The property is a 2-bedroom flat that […]

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202327022)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202327022 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202327022 Decision type Investigation Landlord Brighton and Hove City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 12 December 2025 Background The resident has been a tenant […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202420680)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202420680 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202420680 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 12 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a first floor, […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202425243)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202425243 Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord delayed providing a complaint response to the resident. It acknowledged poor communication and investigation of the complaint but had not offered compensation to recognise the distress and inconvenience caused to the resident.

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Southwark Council (202339206)

12 Dec 2025 Case 202339206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202339206 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 December 2025 Background The resident moved to the property, a maisonette which […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202410631)

10 Dec 2025 Case 202410631 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202410631 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 10 December 2025 Background On 21 July 2025 we issued our determination […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202449599)

10 Dec 2025 Case 202449599 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202449599 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 10 December 2025 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour and noise […]

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Birmingham City Council (202336125)

8 Dec 2025 Case 202336125 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202336125 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 8 December 2025 Background The resident lives with her father and […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202445455)

5 Dec 2025 Case 202445455 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202445455 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 5 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a flat […]

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Southwark Council (202325237)

5 Dec 2025 Case 202325237 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202325237 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom flat in […]

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Norwich City Council (202424769)

3 Dec 2025 Case 202424769 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202424769 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 3 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2 bedroom […]

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Birmingham City Council (202408451)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202408451 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202408451 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident signed the tenancy agreement in […]

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Bristol City Council (202340773)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202340773 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202340773 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 The resident lives in a 2-bedroom terraced house. She […]

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City of Wolverhampton Council (202404424)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202404424 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202404424 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wolverhampton City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives with her 2 children. […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202504060)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202504060 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504060 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident is a tenant of […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202342417)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202342417 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202342417 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident and her husband […]

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North Tyneside Council (202431237)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202431237 Maladministration Managing Relations

, Decision Case ID 202431237 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Tyneside Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident moved into the property with […]

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Southwark Council (202422153)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202422153 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202422153 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a first-floor flat in […]

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Stonewater Limited (202325507)

28 Nov 2025 Case 202325507 Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202325507 Decision type Investigation Landlord Stonewater Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 28 November 2025 Background The resident’s home is an alms-house leased from the local Council. The landlord […]

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Birmingham City Council (202317005)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202317005 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202317005 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident lived in the property which was […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202510222)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202510222 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202510222 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident reported leaks, pests and […]

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West Northamptonshire Council (202323688)

27 Nov 2025 Case 202323688 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202323688 Decision type Investigation Landlord West Northamptonshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a 3 bedroom house […]

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Babergh District Council (202345261)

26 Nov 2025 Case 202345261 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202345261 Decision type Investigation Landlord Babergh District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 November 2025 Background The resident had a long-standing issue with infestations […]

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Southwark Council (202334637)

26 Nov 2025 Case 202334637 Maladministration Managing Relations

;Decision Case ID 202334637 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a flat above a commercial unit. She complained about […]

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202334170)

24 Nov 2025 Case 202334170 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202334170 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 24 November 2025 Background The resident’s lives in a block of […]

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North Tyneside Council (202415425)

24 Nov 2025 Case 202415425 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202415425 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Tyneside Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 24 November 2025 Background The property is a 1-bedroom ground-floor flat. The […]

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Southwark Council (202428472)

21 Nov 2025 Case 202428472 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202428472 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 November 2025 Background The resident’s property is a converted maisonette, and the […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202328620)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202328620 Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202328620 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 November 2025 Background The resident raised issues with the landlord […]

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Nottingham City Council (202307832)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202307832 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202307832 Decision type Investigation Landlord Nottingham City Council Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 November 2025 Background The resident is a tenant of the landlord in a […]

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Southwark Council (202415795)

20 Nov 2025 Case 202415795 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202415795 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a fourth-floor flat with her […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202335140)

19 Nov 2025 Case 202335140 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202335140 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 19 November 2025 Background The resident is a leaseholder who […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202343176)

19 Nov 2025 Case 202343176 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202343176 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 19 November 2025 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat within a block of […]

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Oxford City Council (202316703)

19 Nov 2025 Case 202316703 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202316703 Decision type Investigation Landlord Oxford City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 19 November 2025 Background The resident moved from another social landlord’s property […]

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Decisions by year

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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)