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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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Camden Council (202304548)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202304548 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the heating/hot water system. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Greenoak Housing Association Limited (202303986)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202303986 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) including noise nuisance. Reports of parking issues. Associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202307606)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202307606 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202306025)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202306025 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns over the safety of a carbon monoxide alarm. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202339335)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202339335 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs, including to a wall and guttering. Maintenance of the property/block, including resident engagement and cyclical decoration. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202301722)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202301722 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of an outstanding repair to the communal TV aerial. Complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202327977)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202327977 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: His reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reconnecting the heating system in the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202402848)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202402848 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Livv Housing Group (202414782)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202414782 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of concerns about: the condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. outstanding repairs at the property. pest infestation. staff conduct. antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202222853)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202222853 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from the upstairs’ flat. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202310991)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202310991 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202317139)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202317139 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of high water pressure. complaint handling.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202317488)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202317488 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports about: A leak, damp and mould and subsequent damage to personal belongings and decorations.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202345917)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202345917 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports regarding various repair issues at her property. Complaints handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202324497)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202324497 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202300424)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202300424 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Torus62 Limited (202320438)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202320438 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to repair issues at the property. Complaint handling.

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Wandsworth Council (202343422)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202343422 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of water leaking into the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Leeds City Council (202327705)

6 Dec 2024 Case 202327705 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould and a blocked toilet at the resident’s property.

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Peabody Trust (202228723)

6 Dec 2024 Case 202228723 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of disrepair works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202231355)

6 Dec 2024 Case 202231355 Maladministration Information and data management

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

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Great Places Housing Association (202310469)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202310469 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty boiler. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202313685)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202313685 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to update her household details on her tenancy file. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202327473)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202327473 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lewisham Council (202346860)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202346860 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 handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202319093)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202319093 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Associated complaint.

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Kirklees Council (202325823)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202325823 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs including damp and mould, removal of polystyrene ceiling tiles in the hallway, repairs to the kitchen ceiling, repairs to the windows and clearing the rear gutter at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202348692)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202348692 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Repairs to the front door, windows, and intercom. Concerns raised about the maintenance/upkeep of communal areas. Concerns raised about its record keeping. Service charge enquiries. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202232633)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202232633 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the leaseholder’s request for information about the renewal of cavity wall insulation in his building.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202324940)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202324940 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Lambeth Council (202230233)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202230233 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of structural repairs causing dampness and damage to his property.

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Northumberland Council (202324329)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202324329 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a damp bedroom floor. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202408018)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202408018 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Communal lighting repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202305125)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202305125 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Leeds City Council (202230989)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202230989 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202124501)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202124501 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs in the property including leaks, damp, and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202344678)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202344678 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be considered for an increased transfer priority banding on medical grounds. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a bathroom extractor fan to be repositioned.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202315368)

30 Nov 2024 Case 202315368 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of boundary issues with her neighbouring property. associated complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202303477)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202303477 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of draughts and the property not retaining heat. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Request for evidence of its service charge expenditure. Complaints.

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Basildon Borough Council (202323484)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202323484 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks to the resident’s wet room.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222119)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202222119 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s: Reports of an ongoing leak from a roof terrace. Temporary decants. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202305122)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305122 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould repairs and improvement work. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202318286)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202318286 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of low water pressure and a lack of hot water in the property. Complaints.

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Derby City Council (202345219)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345219 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Falcon Housing Association C.I.C (202224190)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202224190 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and adaptation requests at the property. The associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202312808)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202312808 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord handling of: The maintenance of a hedge. The associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202228400)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202228400 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Draughts and cold. A leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Home Group Limited (202302832)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302832 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of her property being cold. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202308385)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202308385 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to cut back the trees in her back garden. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to remove waste from her garden.

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Decisions by year

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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)