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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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Leicester City Council (202319673)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202319673 Maladministration Estate Management

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

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Newcastle City Council (202317600)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202317600 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about dust from a demolition site. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202213353)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202213353 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to communal lighting. The Ombudsman will also consider the associated complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202234801)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202234801 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water leaks from flooding and a blocked drain. Water leaks from a leaking roof and rainwater pipe. Damage caused to his property and personal possessions. The resident’s complaint.

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Torus62 Limited (202314751)

10 Mar 2025 Case 202314751 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a tree in a neighbouring property.

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Luton Borough Council (202234460)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202234460 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about waste management charges.

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Norwich City Council (202318315)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202318315 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak from the wet room.

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Orbit Group Limited (202336916)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202336916 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with doors in the property. Associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202320150)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202320150 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about cleaning of communal areas.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202215835)

7 Mar 2025 Case 202215835 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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ForHousing Limited (202217774)

6 Mar 2025 Case 202217774 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs within the resident’s bathroom, including damp and mould. The resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202308949)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202308949 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about her rent account and payment plan. Associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202315205)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202315205 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to a door, window, and water leak. Associated formal complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202225310)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202225310 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to requests for reimbursement for damaged possessions following a roof leak.

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Stonewater Limited (202318414)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202318414 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a squirrel infestation.

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Waltham Forest Council (202318206)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202318206 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bathroom. The resident’s request for a walk-in bath.

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Wandsworth Council (202319783)

5 Mar 2025 Case 202319783 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a repair to her bathroom window. Reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202310421)

4 Mar 2025 Case 202310421 Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An error on the resident’s tenancy agreement which impacted her mutual exchange application. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202323534)

3 Mar 2025 Case 202323534 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202312706)

3 Mar 2025 Case 202312706 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A repair to a skylight in the kitchen. A leak from the roof above the kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202418809)

3 Mar 2025 Case 202418809 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

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

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202310560)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202310560 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of concerns about a gas safety check warning letter sent to the resident on 19 June 2023.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202316755)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202316755 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the maintenance of communal land. A request for a separate path.

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Camden Council (202400812)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202400812 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the residents reports of repairs needed to a roof following a leak into the property, including: water ingress into the property. repairs to damage in the kitchen/lounge area. the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202233450)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202233450 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202306182)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202306182 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning the standard of workmanship and repairs to the bathroom and kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202310206)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202310206 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Damp, mould and leaks. Alternative accommodation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202315710)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202315710 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about communal repairs, and standards of grounds maintenance and communal estate management. The landlord’s handling of queries related to service charges.

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Home Group Limited (202230425)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202230425 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with her central heating system. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202309538)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202309538 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Islington Council (202215638)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202215638 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of a leak in her bathroom causing damp and mould issues.

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Islington Council (202313746)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202313746 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

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

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Lambeth Council (202312943)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202312943 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a repair to a bathroom light. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202344169)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202344169 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs following a car hitting the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202401762)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202401762 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202401762 Lambeth Council 28 February 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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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202318685)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202318685 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Planning and completing tree works. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Barnet (202234656)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202234656 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Harrow (202333489)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202333489 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour from her neighbour. Drainage issues. The investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202316526)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202316526 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to assign his tenancy to his daughter.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202410480)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202410480 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Subsidence at the property. Repairs, including reports of a leak from the property above. The resident’s concerns about the conduct of its contractors and damage to her personal belongings. Reports of mice in the property. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202339743)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202339743 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a noise nuisance. Request for triple glazing. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been assessed.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202341681)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202341681 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to his kitchen following a leak, including reports of mould and water damage. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202310923)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202310923 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to replace the electrical heating system. Associated complaint.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202316689)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202316689 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her repair requests following a mutual exchange.

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Peabody Trust (202231396)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202231396 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the taps in her property.

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Peabody Trust (202231718)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202231718 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the heating and hot water system.

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Peabody Trust (202233695)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202233695 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of a leak. Associated complaints.

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Peabody Trust (202331367)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202331367 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of subsidence, leaks, damp and mould and its proposed compensation.

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Plymouth Community Homes Limited (202316637)

28 Feb 2025 Case 202316637 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the back garden.

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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)