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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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London Borough of Lambeth (202400048)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202400048 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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 complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202314064)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202314064 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of water ingress and the subsequent repairs. Formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202403494)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202403494 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202315214)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202315214 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Norwich City Council (202315609)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202315609 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Origin Housing Limited (202321037)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202321037 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows, front door, and damp and mould in the resident’s property.

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Peabody Trust (202317769)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202317769 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the windows in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202311681)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202311681 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the property condition when let and multiple outstanding repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202405659)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202405659 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202314199)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202314199 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following water ingress at the property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202225108)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202225108 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202304415)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202304415 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak from the toilet. Concerns about staff conduct.

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Sovereign Network Group (202407321)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202407321 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Stonewater Limited (202305000)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202305000 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour to include reports of: The presence of rats, and large male foxes. His neighbour’s car parking and car fumes. Noise from fence panels and tarpaulins in the neighbour’s garden. The neighbour’s feeding of birds. The associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202322828)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202322828 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the neighbouring property causing damage including damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Town and Country Housing (202337583)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202337583 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to 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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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202217253)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202217253 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report that she could not close her balcony door. Response to the resident’s report that the kitchen window had no safety catch and her son's bedroom window did not lock. Handling of the complaint. This report also considers the landlord’s …

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202321753)

30 Jan 2025 Case 202321753 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202413921)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202413921 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202307465)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202307465 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of multiple leaks resulting in damage to the property. Associated complaint.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202307215)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202307215 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) including dumping of rubbish by a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202233543)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202233543 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: The resident’s reports that its records incorrectly showed that her property had 3 bedrooms. A door replacement. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202417483)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202417483 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal lift. The resident’s report of repairs within her property.

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London Borough of Newham (202301675)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202301675 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about staff and contractor conduct during refurbishment works to the property, and a gas safety incident.

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Mid Suffolk District Council (202338776)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202338776 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202338776 Mid Suffolk District Council 29 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 […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202332671)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202332671 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to issue the resident with a Notice of Seeking Possession (NoSP) and its administration of her rent account.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202338787)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202338787 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Southern Housing (202311483)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202311483 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The time taken for the landlord to replace the resident’s front door. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202312602)

29 Jan 2025 Case 202312602 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of: Water overflowing from the building’s roof. Poor quality repairs completed in communal areas. Damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202319542)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202319542 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to the sewage leak from her bathroom. The landlord’s response to her concerns about the cleaning that was undertaken following the leak. The level of compensation offered by the landlord. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewes District Council (202329611)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202329611 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Croydon (202303078)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202303078 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). signup to a property. management transfer request. concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202322044)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202322044 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of damp and mould. Complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202003616)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202003616 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the handling of repairs to the resident’s windows.

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Manchester City Council (202315682)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202315682 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's concerns about the communication of its fire safety policy particularly the clear communal areas section. The resident’s concerns about the removal, and return of personal items stored in communal areas of the building.

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202404742)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202404742 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202304463)

28 Jan 2025 Case 202304463 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported repair to his hallway skirting board. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202307695)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202307695 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s report of damp and mould caused by leaking gutters. This Service has also investigated the landlord's complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202317372)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202317372 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Graffiti outside a neighbouring property. Faulty external lighting in the building. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stevenage Borough Council (202342284)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202342284 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of damp, mould and water ingress. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Thrive Homes Limited (202414519)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202414519 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about welfare adaptations at the property. The associated complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202233439)

27 Jan 2025 Case 202233439 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about noise issues from a neighbouring property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202404479)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202404479 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202348167)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202348167 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about fire safety and cladding at the building.

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Leeds City Council (202340244)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202340244 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a chemical smell entering her property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202306170)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202306170 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the general condition and safety of the back garden. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202318899)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202318899 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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

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Sovereign Network Group (202327333)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202327333 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak and subsequent request for reimbursement of costs.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202410443)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202410443 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of concerns about a balcony. complaint handling.

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City of Westminster Council (202404101)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202404101 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of water ingress at the property.

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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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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)