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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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Great Places Housing Association (202228214)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202228214 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the: Garden Drainage Fencing Boiler/heating Loft/roof The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Habinteg Housing Association Limited (202411853)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202411853 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of blocked drains and smell of chemical fumes within the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Harlow District Council (202320003)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202320003 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202324885)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202324885 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of repairs to the window frames. the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202433017)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202433017 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused on medical grounds.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202431509)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202431509 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202312713)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202312713 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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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Southern Housing (202233515)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202233515 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s patio doors. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202433680)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202433680 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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Teign Housing (202328331)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202328331 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about rainwater drainage issues affecting the property and garden. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202331783)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202331783 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request that it clear or repair the gutter. The resident’s complaint.

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202316004)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202316004 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to an external wall. The associated complaint.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202400932)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202400932 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of subsidence and the associated repairs. The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for it to install a driveway. The associated complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202224842)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202224842 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a property move. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for compensation following a leak at the property. Associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202330436)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202330436 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in his property and the associated repairs.

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London Borough of Islington (202332440)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202332440 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Lambeth (202300177)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202300177 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s concerns about the water supply and a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202314421)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202314421 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and maintenance at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202223418)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202223418 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the resident’s property. Asbestos in the damp ceiling. The complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202322144)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202322144 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's reports of a latent defect, which caused a leak in the bathroom.

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Places for People Group Limited (202405073)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202405073 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202318597)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202318597 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of noise nuisance. Reports of leaks and the associated temporary repairs.

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Stockport Homes Limited (202330786)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202330786 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of beetles in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Stonewater Limited (202325785)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202325785 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the rear external door and windows. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202326682)

12 Jun 2025 Case 202326682 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of noise from the flat above. Complaint handling.

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Golding Homes Limited (202329384)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202329384 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof repair.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202319660)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202319660 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of structural repairs to the property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202226957)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202226957 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak, damp, and mould in the resident’s property and the level of compensation offered to her. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202325833)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202325833 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of front door repairs.

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London Borough of Islington (202326234)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202326234 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the roof repair and the associated internal damage.

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London Borough of Newham (202218328)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202218328 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise from a neighbour. Associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202424634)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202424634 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of both the resident’s reports of a leak from her bathroom, and of her complaint.

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Manchester City Council (202319523)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202319523 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of boiler repairs. Complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202438388)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202438388 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Formal complaint.

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Southern Housing (202308943)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202308943 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of plumbing issues. Associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202309807)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202309807 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) after matters had been to court in August 2021. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202426067)

11 Jun 2025 Case 202426067 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about the condition of the property. Concerns about the heating system. Requests to install a log burner. Associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202313281)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202313281 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202307195)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202307195 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of disrepair in her home, including the need for a decant. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202415446)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202415446 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlords handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen and roof. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202321315)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202321315 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A home loss payment to the resident. The resident’s rent account.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202422936)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202422936 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202422936 London Borough of Hounslow 10 June 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 […]

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London Borough of Islington (202312470)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202312470 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about:

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London Borough of Lambeth (202329146)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202329146 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint about lift issues.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202331416)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202331416 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak at the property and the subsequent damage caused. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202435195)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202435195 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about cold temperatures within the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202322627)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202322627 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of resident’s reports about the miscalculation of the service charge and requests for service charge account information.

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Nottingham City Council (202234937)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202234937 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (202326374)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202326374 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to replace the resident’s garden fence.

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Southern Housing (202211259)

10 Jun 2025 Case 202211259 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202211259 Southern Housing 10 June 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. This […]

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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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