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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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Vivid Housing Limited (202124450)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202124450 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of overgrown bamboo from a neighbouring property.

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East Devon District Council (202113709)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202113709 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s refusal to allow a mutual property exchange. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202122850)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202122850 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to her reports of damage caused to her property following a leak, and the level of compensation/redress offered for this.

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Islington Council (202112762)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202112762 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler; and The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202118241)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202118241 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's reports of repairs to the communal guttering.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202124928)

8 Aug 2022 Case 202124928 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows and patio doors in the resident’s property.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202109186)

5 Aug 2022 Case 202109186 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s concerns that the landlord failed to act to mitigate the noise transference from the above property, specifically in relation to the flooring. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202201700)

5 Aug 2022 Case 202201700 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns regarding parking enforcement.

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Leeds City Council (202116723)

3 Aug 2022 Case 202116723 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports regarding replastering works at her property.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202122790)

3 Aug 2022 Case 202122790 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of loss of heating in the lounge of his property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202118898)

2 Aug 2022 Case 202118898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the front and back doors of the property. The associated formal complaint into the matter.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202016984)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202016984 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Notification of a rent increase. Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. Fire Safety. The landlord’s associated complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202124741)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202124741 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler and heating system.

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Lambeth Council (202124358)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202124358 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident complains about the landlords handling of: The reports of repairs to the boiler, and; the formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202124640)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202124640 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to his kitchen units during pest-proofing works.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202119196)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202119196 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs needed to the resident’s window due to damp and mould. Repairs to the lighting within the communal car park. The resident’s concerns regarding a missing communal bin. The associated complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202014330)

28 Jul 2022 Case 202014330 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for air conditioning during major works. The complaint handling delay.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202126630)

28 Jul 2022 Case 202126630 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of communal roof repairs and pests. The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its customer service.

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Reading Borough Council (202108870)

28 Jul 2022 Case 202108870 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Ashford Borough Council (202112658)

27 Jul 2022 Case 202112658 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s windows. The landlord’s decision to issue the resident with a Notice Seeking Possession (NOSP) following a visit to his property by a contractor, on 5 February 2021.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202115651)

27 Jul 2022 Case 202115651 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of major works to the windows and the redecoration of the communal areas at the resident’s building. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202105184)

26 Jul 2022 Case 202105184 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents reports of leaks from the roof of the property.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202120865)

26 Jul 2022 Case 202120865 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the resident’s concerns about rear access to their garden, and; the landlords handling of the resident’s complaint through its internal complaints process.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202114639)

21 Jul 2022 Case 202114639 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) noise nuisance from her neighbour; response to the resident’s reports of noise caused by the building vibrating; complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202125458)

21 Jul 2022 Case 202125458 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of his faulty boiler.

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Westminster City Council (202116473)

19 Jul 2022 Case 202116473 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of a leak and damage to the resident’s kitchen cupboard and flooring. The landlord’s record keeping.

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Cross Keys Homes Limited (202015692)

18 Jul 2022 Case 202015692 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise and other anti-social behaviour from an upstairs neighbour in a previous property. The arrangements for moving and the administration of the resident’s rent account following a decant to a new property.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202114238)

18 Jul 2022 Case 202114238 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s damaged laminate flooring in her hallway.

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Network Homes Limited (202127020)

15 Jul 2022 Case 202127020 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the communal intercom camera to be repaired.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202122191)

15 Jul 2022 Case 202122191 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its response to the resident's reports of mould, damp and condensation from the windows of his former property.

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Connect Housing Association Limited (202003899)

14 Jul 2022 Case 202003899 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202107142)

14 Jul 2022 Case 202107142 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also identified that the landlord’s complaints handling requires investigation.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202127040)

13 Jul 2022 Case 202127040 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak into her property and the remedial works required. The remedial works to the resident’s bedroom from 12 November 2021 to date. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (201909932)

13 Jul 2022 Case 201909932 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202109210)

13 Jul 2022 Case 202109210 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries regarding the building safety inspection at their property and their request for an ESW1 form.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202200206)

13 Jul 2022 Case 202200206 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the resident’s receipt of arrears letters from the landlord, regarding payments to his service charge accounts.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202114528)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202114528 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s floorboards and the level of compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Muir Group Housing Association Limited (202127673)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202127673 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the gas safety check at the resident’s property.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202123950)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202123950 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to pavement slabs in a communal area outside the resident’s property.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202122844)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202122844 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s contractor renewing a section of the property’s concrete path in error.

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Portsmouth City Council (202120896)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202120896 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about items left in a communal garden.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202127126)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202127126 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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City of Doncaster Council (202005368)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202005368 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to ask the resident to remove or reduce the height of their fence.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202114767)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202114767 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202105951)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202105951 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication concerning fire safety issues in relation to the resident’s property. Complaints handling.

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Your Housing Limited (202116023)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202116023 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of stalking and noise nuisance. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009785)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202009785 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of repairs to resolve damp and mould in his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has further considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202117183)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202117183 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and the subsequent repairs. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and record keeping.

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Birmingham City Council (202101431)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202101431 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair at her property.

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Bromford Housing Association Limited (202014045)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202014045 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair to the boiler and associated decorative repairs.

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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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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)