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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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Islington Council (202302456)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202302456 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a beeping noise. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202402474)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202402474 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks and associated damage at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Lewisham Council (202326309)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202326309 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Leaks, damp, and mould. Issues with the toilet flush.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223776)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202223776 Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of damp and mould and water leaks through bedroom windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Associated complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202317798)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317798 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Newark and Sherwood District Council (202324726)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202324726 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This 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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One Housing Group Limited (202305979)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305979 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202328255)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202328255 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the boiler in the resident’s property.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202317916)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202317916 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a leak. Request to repair or replace damaged flooring, a wash basin and a toilet at her property.

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Peabody Trust (202232974)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202232974 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks from the communal roof causing damp and mould to the interior of his flat. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202417964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202417964 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise and request for soundproofing. The resident’s concerns about the erection and position of a fence.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202324731)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202324731 Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould at the property. Reports of heating issues. Concerns about the condition of the bathroom. Concerns about the condition of the kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Southern Housing (202305692)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305692 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping and information management.

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Southwark Council (202227200)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202227200 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs needed to the communal drains.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202306857)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202306857 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to her requests for repairs to her front gate and fencing. The resident also complained about the landlord’s handling of her requests for repairs to the WC, hallway, kitchen and a security light.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202320827)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202320827 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of cold air entering his property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Stonewater Limited (202234548)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202234548 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of noise and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Thanet District Council (202400557)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202400557 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Wandsworth Council (202305904)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202305904 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about refurbishment works at the property and the subsequent remedial works. The associated complaint.

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Amplius Living (202318202)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318202 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s concerns about repairs following a structural survey. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Arun District Council (202408362)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202408362 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Birmingham City Council (202211353)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202211353 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Camden Council (202226292)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202226292 Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication with the resident following reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Citizen Housing (202325904)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202325904 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about repairs to the communal entry door.

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202315154)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202315154 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Curo Places Limited (202320562)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202320562 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an investigation into structural concerns about the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202311363)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202311363 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of the ceiling collapsing. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Home Group Limited (202221637)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202221637 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s guttering and roof. The resident’s complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202319858)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202319858 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a repair to his kitchen window and the arrangements for making the appointments. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Lambeth Council (202342293)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202342293 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Lewisham Council (202346520)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202346520 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns about a repair appointment.

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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202313318)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202313318 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Staff conduct. Damage caused by a leak. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202338766)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202338766 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s: Reports of radiators not working in the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Islington (202344546)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344546 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about the condition of the windows and the door at her property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202345112)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202345112 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of disrepair works, including damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403107)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202403107 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of structural damage to the external bay window support pillars. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202344279)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202344279 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak, damp and mould.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212072)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202212072 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202343869)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202343869 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handing of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise from a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202225124)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202225124 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about her request for fencing and repairs.

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Peabody Trust (202318478)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202318478 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. Response to the resident's concerns about her contact details and her access to her tenancy account online. This investigation also considers the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202400591)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202400591 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to resolve damp and mould. Decision not to decant the resident. Handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of contractors. Response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202314620)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202314620 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s purchase of a shared ownership property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202317945)

28 Nov 2024 Case 202317945 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a leak affecting the property. The associated complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202228061)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202228061 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that a neighbour had erected a patio and fence without permission. Handling of the complaint.

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Amplius Living (202410731)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202410731 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that the property was cold and does not retain heat. Complaint handling.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202308371)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202308371 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of concerns with the communal cleaning. Resident’s reports of repairs to the communal entrance door.

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Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association Limited (202305280)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202305280 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for repairs to the wet room in the property. The associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202224543)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202224543 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of water ingress. Associated formal complaint.

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Islington Council (202320838)

27 Nov 2024 Case 202320838 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to remedy water ingress into the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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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)