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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202003616)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202003616 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the handling of repairs to the resident’s windows.

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Manchester City Council (202315682)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202315682 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's concerns about the communication of its fire safety policy particularly the clear communal areas section. The resident’s concerns about the removal, and return of personal items stored in communal areas of the building.

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202404742)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202404742 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202304463)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202304463 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported repair to his hallway skirting board. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202307695)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202307695 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s report of damp and mould caused by leaking gutters. This Service has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202317372)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202317372 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Graffiti outside a neighbouring property. Faulty external lighting in the building. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202342284)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202342284 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of damp, mould and water ingress. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202414519)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202414519 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about welfare adaptations at the property. The associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202233439)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202233439 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about noise issues from a neighbouring property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202404479)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202404479 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202348167)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202348167 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about fire safety and cladding at the building.

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Leeds City Council (202340244)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202340244 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a chemical smell entering her property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202306170)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202306170 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the general condition and safety of the back garden. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202318899)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202318899 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of disrepair to the windows and kitchen worktop. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202327333)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202327333 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and subsequent request for reimbursement of costs.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202410443)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202410443 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of concerns about a balcony. complaint handling.

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City of Westminster Council (202404101)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202404101 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress at the property.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202222875)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202222875 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about The plaster and painting of the storage room. The flooring Replacement of the window hinge. His email address being blocked. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202328392)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202328392 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her windows to be renewed.

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Orbit Group Limited (202310227)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202310227 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for repairs. Complaint.

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Sheffield City Council (202403208)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202403208 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould, and concerns about the structural safety of the property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202228446)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202228446 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding: The implementation of the current mowing and maintenance schedule. The maintenance of the communal green areas. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202339705)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202339705 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident’s reports of no hot water in the property. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202412719)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202412719 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property and subsequent damage to personal belongings.

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Places for People Group Limited (202222037)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202222037 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of heating and hot water repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202311558)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202311558 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request: For noise monitoring equipment to be installed. To be referred to a professional witness service. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202324441)

22 Jan 2025 Case 202324441 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request to be compensated for the impact of a leaking hot water tap. Associated complaint.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202319629)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202319629 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of poor maintenance of the: Scaffolding and surrounding areas. Communal areas and related cleaning.

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Camden Council (202313316)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202313316 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould at the resident’s property and her damaged belongings.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202224968)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202224968 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the communal cleaning at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202410354)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202410354 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (202318203)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202318203 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp, mould and associated outstanding repairs. Complaint.

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Stroud District Council (202341939)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202341939 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof repairs and associated leaks.

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Vico Homes Limited (202327370)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202327370 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. The complaint, including the level of compensation offered.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202406134)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202406134 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 handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Camden Council (202308569)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202308569 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the toilet. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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City of Wolverhampton Council (202210090)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202210090 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property including the front door, the back door, electrical sockets, kitchen cupboards, structural works undertaken by a previous tenant, no air vents, rotten floorboards, rotten felt roofs on outhouses and a bay window, damaged plasterwork, and uneven paving …

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London Borough of Hackney (202338451)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202338451 Maladministration Information and data management

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

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202315965)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202315965 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for her kitchen floor tiles to be replaced following a leak. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Peabody Trust (202108664)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202108664 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The level of compensation offered to the resident. The permanent move which was approved in June 2023. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202329601)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202329601 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s requests for it to remove waste from her garden. We have also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202303921)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202303921 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repeated loss of heating and hot water in his property. Complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202407740)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202407740 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: Leaks, including subsequent damp and mould. A pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202314146)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202314146 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and collapsed ceiling. The landlord’s handling of the complaint will also be considered.

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Reading Borough Council (202009966)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202009966 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of a rat infestation and associated repairs. complaint handling.

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Torus62 Limited (202413004)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202413004 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of drainage issues in the garden. The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202321331)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202321331 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of leaks and outstanding communal repairs. Complaint. This report has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Abri Group Limited (202225982)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202225982 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Anchor Hanover Group (202304064)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202304064 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about service charges relating to the local manager service. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202415803)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202415803 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with a shared drain and gullies.

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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)