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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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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202317776)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202317776 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202318042)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202318042 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy and the landlord’s handling of subsequent repairs. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202302113)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202302113 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Annual gas safety check appointments. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202340018)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202340018 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. Boiler repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202400611)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202400611 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks to the resident’s property. Damp and mould. Damage to the resident’s property. A lack of heating and hot water to the resident’s property. The complaint. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202311830)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202311830 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the window seals. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317035)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202317035 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about antisocial behaviour. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202226242)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202226242 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a structural wall of the property. The associated formal complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202348597)

26 Nov 2024 Case 202348597 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about repairs to his kitchen, including his request for a full kitchen replacement. The resident’s reports about repairs to the windows in the property, including his request for all windows to be replaced. The landlord’s complaint handling has also …

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202234916)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202234916 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for further information about its 2021/2022 service charges. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Adur District Council (202302149)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202302149 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of black mould in the property. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202320791)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202320791 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: Request for a transfer to another property in the block when it became available. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202401763)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202401763 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Structural issues with the staircase due to damp and crumbling walls. Cracks to the hallway ceiling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202201163)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202201163 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a fence repair or replacement. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202313632)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202313632 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Communal repairs. The communal cleaning. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202312684)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202312684 Maladministration Financial

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202322349)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202322349 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak in the loft, and damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202320330)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202320330 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication regarding obtaining an energy performance certificate and its process for installing solar panels. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202324322)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202324322 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of damp and mould. Resident’s reports of concerns with the drainage at the property. Associated complaint.

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South Tyneside Council (202312194)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202312194 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of faulty windows and her request to have all the windows in the property replaced.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202306041)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202306041 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of long-standing issues with his adapted shower room, and subsequent compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202414662)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202414662 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the conduct of a member of its staff.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202232032)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202232032 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202308650)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202308650 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's concerns with the boiler and its subsequent offer of compensation.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202310872)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202310872 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202307328)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202307328 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs required to the intercom system. The associated complaint.

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Places for People Group Limited (202337962)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202337962 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould and associated repairs at the property. The resident’s reports of her property being underheated. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Reading Borough Council (202323849)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202323849 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The resident’s complaint.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (202301232)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202301232 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the information it provided regarding the service charges. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Shian Housing Association Limited (202310376)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202310376 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to repair her central heating system. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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South Tyneside Council (202405769)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202405769 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Southwark Council (202309545)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202309545 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transfer from the cold-water tank room. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (202230072)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202230072 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report that the locks on her pram shed were changed and personal items removed. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202305751)

21 Nov 2024 Case 202305751 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows and doors in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Newcastle City Council (202305992)

21 Nov 2024 Case 202305992 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs caused by possible subsidence.

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Plymouth Community Homes Limited (202336249)

21 Nov 2024 Case 202336249 Maladministration Financial

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 request for compensation and the removal of her damaged possessions. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202217522)

21 Nov 2024 Case 202217522 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Recurring roof leaks. Replacing a velux roof window. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s associated complaints.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202317444)

21 Nov 2024 Case 202317444 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: responsive repairs. subsequent complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202308903)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202308903 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the flat upstairs . The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202223559)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202223559 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the communal lift. The resident’s associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202321847)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202321847 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the intercom system. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Octavia Housing (202306380)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202306380 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that the communal television box needed to be relocated. The blockages to the front external drain. The associated complaint.

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Ongo Homes Limited (202310362)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202310362 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for tree maintenance. Gate alteration requests. Associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202214350)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202214350 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about the service charge account. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202218714)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202218714 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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The Riverside Group Limited (202300886)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202300886 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation relating to repair delays, decorating, and flooring costs.

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Camden Council (202307298)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202307298 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Heating and hot water issues. Damp and mould in the property. Damage to personal property. The complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202301477)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202301477 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Damp and mould. Outstanding repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Lambeth Council (202220339)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202220339 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: An ongoing leak in the property, and the subsequent damaged caused. Damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the 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)