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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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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202412505)

5 Feb 2025 Case 202412505 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair rather than replace the resident’s kitchen. This investigation will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202211705)

4 Feb 2025 Case 202211705 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repair to a communal door on his floor. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Abri Group Limited (202314966)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314966 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Accent Housing Limited (202347889)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347889 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Barnsbury Housing Association (202439886)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202439886 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about its pest control contractor taking pictures in the property without permission. The landlord’s handling of its contractor reports concerning the cleanliness of the property, and the resident’s concerns about staff conduct.

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Birmingham City Council (202408574)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202408574 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leak. mould in her home. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202315073)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202315073 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.

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Bristol City Council (202307720)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202307720 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information regarding her energy usage and billing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202339236)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202339236 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202339236 Camden Council 31 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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Camden Council (202401811)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401811 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of roof repairs and the associated internal damage, damp, and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited (202313329)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313329 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202313329 Christian Action (Enfield) Housing Association Limited 31 January 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202233485)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202233485 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 complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314235)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202314235 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning its handling of repairs to the front door.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401269)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202401269 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202403923)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202403923 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a lack of heating and hot water. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202313033)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202313033 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about the property condition and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202407684)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202407684 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported roof and kitchen light repairs. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Harlow District Council (202319949)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202319949 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the property condition and her repairs reports.

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Homes Plus Limited (202304014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304014 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202310248)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310248 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the property bathroom and the conduct of the landlord’s contractors. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint’s handling and the level of compensation offered.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202304320)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304320 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof leaks and roof replacement work. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202347245)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347245 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal door and door entry system. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202216087)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202216087 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak from the roof and into the bathroom. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202340688)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202340688 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about ventilation in the bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202230894)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202230894 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs that were included in a disrepair claim. The resident’s reports about his stop tap and toilet. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Muir Group Housing Association Limited (202214276)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202214276 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and the resident’s subsequent request for compensation. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202413112)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202413112 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about drainage issues at the property. Reports of damp and mould, and sewage related smells coming from her neighbour’s property. Request to transfer to another property.

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Peabody Trust (202304409)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304409 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Peabody Trust (202304896)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202304896 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of water ingress from the roof and resulting damp in the property. This investigation also considers the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202232933)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202232933 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The resident’s complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of a transfer request on medical grounds and its requests for further medical information.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202325580)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202325580 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to her shower.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202329895)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202329895 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s offer of compensation following damp and mould repairs.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202319710)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202319710 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of: Repairs to his windows and doors. Repairs to his fence. Plastering work in his living room.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202328601)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202328601 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak from the balcony above. The resident’s complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202403118)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202403118 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and her request for compensation.

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Tandridge District Council (202310711)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202310711 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202347387)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202347387 Maladministration Information and data management

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.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202402432)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202402432 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202410678)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202410678 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the resident’s property. The temporary alternative accommodation.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202322978)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202322978 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202309641)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202309641 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Alleged anti-social behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.

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Town and Country Housing (202333895)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202333895 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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.

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Westward Housing Group Limited (202348084)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202348084 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about damp, mould, and cavity wall insulation.

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Aster Group Limited (202421702)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202421702 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

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.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202408760)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202408760 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Defective storage heaters. Damp and mould.

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Camden Council (202417239)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202417239 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202222194)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202222194 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Havering Council (202220864)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202220864 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202346141)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202346141 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repair. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202308316)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202308316 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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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

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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

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