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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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Camden Council (202320145)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202320145 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of major works to the communal area. The landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202404395)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202404395 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the balcony door and windows.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202318553)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202318553 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for information regarding his service charge. Associated complaint.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202317344)

11 Feb 2025 Case 202317344 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for permission to install a gate to restrict access. Formal complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202313384)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202313384 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the kitchen. Kitchen leaks and associated repairs.

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Curo Places Limited (202309540)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202309540 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The compliant is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202320126)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202320126 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property, in particular: The condition of the kitchen. The condition of the bathroom. Concerns about damp and mould.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202229153)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202229153 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of blockages in the plumbing at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (202307689)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202307689 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s queries regarding its service charge budget. The landlord's handling of the resident’s complaint

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Southampton City Council (202306049)

10 Feb 2025 Case 202306049 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of defects to the property causing damp and mould. Complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202231267)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202231267 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports about her neighbour’s building works and associated damage to her property. Reports about water leaks affecting her property and the neighbouring property. Requests for it to investigate rising damp. Formal complaints.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202335489)

7 Feb 2025 Case 202335489 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to requests to be decanted while asbestos work was carried out. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202314377)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202314377 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of poor staff conduct at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202306957)

6 Feb 2025 Case 202306957 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident reports of noise disturbances from a neighbour. The resident’s reports of leaks in the property. The associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202315806)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202315806 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about damp and mould works completed before moving into the property. reports of leaks, damp, and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202230847)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202230847 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of repairs including a leaking roof, concerns for the structural safety of the roof, drainage issues and ground flooding. The landlord’s complaint handling. We have also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202314679)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202314679 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak into the resident’s property which resulted in damp and mould.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202412505)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202412505 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair rather than replace the resident’s kitchen. This investigation will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202211705)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202211705 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repair to a communal door on his floor. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Abri Group Limited (202314966)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314966 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Accent Housing Limited (202347889)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347889 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Barnsbury Housing Association (202439886)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202439886 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its pest control contractor taking pictures in the property without permission. The landlord’s handling of its contractor reports concerning the cleanliness of the property, and the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Birmingham City Council (202408574)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202408574 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak. mould in her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202315073)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315073 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Bristol City Council (202307720)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202307720 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information regarding her energy usage and billing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202339236)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202339236 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202339236 Camden Council 31 January 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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Camden Council (202401811)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401811 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of roof repairs and the associated internal damage, damp, and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited (202313329)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313329 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202313329 Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited 31 January 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202233485)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202233485 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314235)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314235 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning its handling of repairs to the front door.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401269)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401269 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of recurring damp and mould and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202403923)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202403923 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a lack of heating and hot water. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202313033)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313033 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about the property condition and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202407684)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202407684 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported roof and kitchen light repairs. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Harlow District Council (202319949)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202319949 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the property condition and her repairs reports.

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Homes Plus Limited (202304014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304014 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202310248)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310248 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property bathroom and the conduct of the landlord’s contractors. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint’s handling and the level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202304320)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304320 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof leaks and roof replacement work. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202347245)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347245 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door and door entry system. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202216087)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202216087 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak from the roof and into the bathroom. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202340688)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202340688 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about ventilation in the bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202230894)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202230894 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs that were included in a disrepair claim. The resident’s reports about his stop tap and toilet. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Muir Group Housing Association Limited (202214276)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202214276 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and the resident’s subsequent request for compensation. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202413112)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202413112 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about drainage issues at the property. Reports of damp and mould, and sewage related smells coming from her neighbour’s property. Request to transfer to another property.

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Peabody Trust (202304409)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304409 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202304896)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304896 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress from the roof and resulting damp in the property. This investigation also considers the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202232933)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202232933 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The resident’s complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of a transfer request on medical grounds and its requests for further medical information.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202325580)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202325580 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202329895)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202329895 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s offer of compensation following damp and mould repairs.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202319710)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202319710 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of: Repairs to his windows and doors. Repairs to his fence. Plastering work in his living room.

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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)