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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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Peabody Trust (202218975)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202218975 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp, and mould. Associated formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202312236)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202312236 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of issues with the heating and hot water. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202325915)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202325915 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a rat infestation.

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Peabody Trust (202417674)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202417674 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould and the related repairs. Asbestos and the replacement of his flooring. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202404585)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202404585 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to replace the front door and windows at his property.

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Southern Housing (202310835)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202310835 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of an odour of sewage in the property. associated complaint.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202306190)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202306190 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of defects with his new build property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202321413)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202321413 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

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

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The Pioneer Housing and Community Group Limited (202325992)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202325992 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of car park gate repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Thurrock Council (202323745)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202323745 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s hot water system. The associated complaint.

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Watford Community Housing Trust (202205875)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202205875 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for repairs. Concerns regarding staff conduct. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Westminster City Council (202322487)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202322487 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202413131)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202413131 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202314976)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202314976 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects in her new home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202322732)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202322732 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of increased energy costs following a water tank repair.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202229093)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202229093 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a sewage leak at the property. The formal complaint.

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City of London Corporation (202322236)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202322236 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak affecting the utility room and the landing area. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water penetration through the patio doors.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202402459)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202402459 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler, loss of heating, and loss of running water. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202308323)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202308323 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a project to paint internal communal areas. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202319764)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202319764 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about the impact of the fire safety rating of the building on her selling her property, and work being undertaken to improve this rating. request that it buy back the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202325031)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202325031 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to replace her bathroom flooring.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202318832)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318832 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the bathroom. Handling of repairs to the kitchen and doors. Complaint handling.

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Lodge Lane East Co-operative Housing Limited (202400559)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202400559 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports concerning antisocial behaviour (ASB). Complaints handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202317178)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202317178 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise disturbances from the flat above. The complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202322440)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202322440 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a report of a leak from the resident’s bathroom.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202324739)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202324739 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of second-hand smoke entering his property through the ventilation system.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202406147)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202406147 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of floorboard noise from the above property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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London Borough of Hackney (202318351)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318351 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Islington (202234917)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202234917 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request for a reasonable adjustment. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202315835)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202315835 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a leak and the associated damp and mould. complaint. We have also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202405712)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202405712 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202405712 Lewisham Council 28 March 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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London Borough of Waltham Forest (202412431)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202412431 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom ceiling. The resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202318626)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318626 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s repair requests as a result of a leak.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202321059)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202321059 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of renewal of the kitchen in the property. The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202315463)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202315463 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak, including related mould. The associated complaint, including compensation.

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Newcastle City Council (202306961)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202306961 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of an incomplete bathroom refurbishment. Repair request for a shower. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202320625)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202320625 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent and service charge account. The associated complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202319979)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202319979 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of foul smells in their property. Complaint.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202220604)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202220604 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. Noise nuisance at the property.

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Southampton City Council (202419696)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202419696 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202419696 Southampton City Council 28 March 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. […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202339788)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202339788 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof and gulley repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202305334)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202305334 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the back garden steps and walls.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202318293)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318293 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Adaptations to the property. The resident’s requests for reasonable adjustments.

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West Northamptonshire Council (202300245)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202300245 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of reports that a fire escape was blocked by overgrown vegetation and a vandalised door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202319254)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202319254 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about its administration of her service charge account for 2022/23. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202332888)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202332888 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a broken boundary fence.

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B3 Living Limited (202320785)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202320785 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of misuse of the bin store.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202313032)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202313032 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of penetrating damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Lewes District Council (202315233)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202315233 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak. Move to a new property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202321534)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202321534 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Boiler repairs. The resident’s 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)