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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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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202303720)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202303720 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs to a fence. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Lewisham Council (202344524)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202344524 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of flooding in a basement. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202305890)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202305890 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the bedroom wall. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202402457)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202402457 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Outstanding repairs. Damp and mould.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202218743)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202218743 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the installation of a new heating system. Complaints handling.

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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202345185)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202345185 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Peabody Trust (202315457)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202315457 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for adaptations to the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202307782)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202307782 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report that her neighbour had moved a boundary fence. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202301313)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202301313 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns of a draught coming through his windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westward Housing Group Limited (202305098)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202305098 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and her request for a management move. Complaint handling.

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Believe Housing Limited (202334553)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202334553 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Requests for repairs to the resident’s kitchen. Concerns about the insulation at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Curo Places Limited (202327315)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202327315 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a leaking roof. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202315924)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202315924 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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North Tyneside Council (202402980)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202402980 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a positive air unit (PAU). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202420263)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202420263 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that the heating was not functioning correctly. Associated formal complaint.

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Cheshire West and Chester Council (202407050)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202407050 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202303689)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202303689 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's: Reports of damp and mould and the follow-on remedial works, including her request for the reimbursement of costs incurred. Reports of repairs, including the rear entrance door and garden gate. Associated formal complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202309212)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202309212 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbouring property. Complaint handling.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202300616)

13 Jan 2025 Case 202300616 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of cracks in the walls, including the associated repairs. The Service has considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202405899)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202405899 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak from the flat above and the associated damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202311582)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202311582 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s:

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Leeds City Council (202408668)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202408668 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202403595)

9 Jan 2025 Case 202403595 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Connect Housing Association Limited (202230251)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202230251 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about its communication regarding: a fly infestation; road, curb, and pothole safety issues; property defects; grit bins; maintenance charges. reports of garden issues; associated complaints. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202313045)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202313045 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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London Borough of Hackney (202333551)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202333551 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of smoking in communal areas.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202413449)

7 Jan 2025 Case 202413449 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202345642)

7 Jan 2025 Case 202345642 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his reports of: The faulty communal door intercom system. Damp and mould in the main bedroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202335357)

7 Jan 2025 Case 202335357 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Wandsworth Council (202317965)

7 Jan 2025 Case 202317965 Maladministration Information and data management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202317965 Wandsworth Council 7 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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Citizen Housing (202227616)

6 Jan 2025 Case 202227616 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of cockroaches. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202320733)

6 Jan 2025 Case 202320733 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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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202330161)

6 Jan 2025 Case 202330161 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Great Places Housing Association (202224598)

3 Jan 2025 Case 202224598 Maladministration Managing Relations

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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Haringey London Borough Council (202346537)

3 Jan 2025 Case 202346537 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak and subsequent damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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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)