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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak from the balcony above. The resident’s complaint.
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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak from the balcony above. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and her request for compensation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for permission to remove a bathroom cupboard in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that repairs were needed to his roof and that there was damp and mould throughout his property. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Pests in the loft. Damp and mould. The condition of the kitchen. The condition of the windows and external doors.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the resident’s property. The temporary alternative accommodation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports about sinking floors in the resident’s property. Reports about sinking paving slabs to the rear of the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Alleged anti-social behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, the associated damp, and damp repairs. Window repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about damp, mould, and cavity wall insulation.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. Repairs to the main entrance door and reports of intruders.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Defective storage heaters. Damp and mould.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Handling of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repairs. Damp and mould. Electrical repairs.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repair. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of, and response to, the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), and her request for soundproofing.
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord's handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of water ingress and the subsequent repairs. Formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of leaks and subsequent damp and mould. the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a water leak from balcony joints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould reports. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows, front door, and damp and mould in the resident’s property.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the windows in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the property condition when let and multiple outstanding repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following water ingress at the property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak from the toilet. Concerns about staff conduct.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould and various works to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour to include reports of: The presence of rats, and large male foxes. His neighbour’s car parking and car fumes. Noise from fence panels and tarpaulins in the neighbour’s garden. The neighbour’s feeding of birds. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the neighbouring property causing damage including damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report that she could not close her balcony door. Response to the resident’s report that the kitchen window had no safety catch and her son's bedroom window did not lock. Handling of the complaint. This report also considers the landlord’s …
The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and associated repairs.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of multiple leaks resulting in damage to the property. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) including dumping of rubbish by a neighbour. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident’s reports that its records incorrectly showed that her property had 3 bedrooms. A door replacement. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal lift. The resident’s report of repairs within her property.
The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about staff and contractor conduct during refurbishment works to the property, and a gas safety incident.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to issue the resident with a Notice of Seeking Possession (NoSP) and its administration of her rent account.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The time taken for the landlord to replace the resident’s front door. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the resident’s reports of: Water overflowing from the building’s roof. Poor quality repairs completed in communal areas. Damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to the sewage leak from her bathroom. The landlord’s response to her concerns about the cleaning that was undertaken following the leak. The level of compensation offered by the landlord. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak and damp and mould at the resident’s property. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). signup to a property. management transfer request. concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of damp and mould. Complaints handling.
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |