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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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Brighton and Hove City Council (202400988)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202400988 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports concerning: Asbestos. Damp and mould.

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Canterbury City Council (202403136)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202403136 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould. concerns about exposure to asbestos. subsequent complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202226405)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202226405 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a window repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Norwich City Council (202316688)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202316688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to a lack of water supply in the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs in the kitchen. The landlord’s handling of adaptations to the bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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One Housing Group Limited (202301094)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202301094 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of lack of heating and hot water. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202322626)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202322626 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The sales process. The gas safety check and the resident’s report of a gas leak. Repairs, damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202403329)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202403329 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of mice at the property. Handling of repair work.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202214272)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202214272 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of communal issues, including subsidence and repairs to the staircase and the roof. Repairs to the resident’s balcony door. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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St Albans City and District Council (202306122)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202306122 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property and outstanding void repairs. Complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202233380)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202233380 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Communal cleaning and grounds maintenance at the resident’s housing scheme. The resident’s request for information about his service charge.

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Amplius Living (202232404)

6 Nov 2024 Case 202232404 Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to issues the resident raised concerning: Repairs to his kitchen and bathroom. Cleaning and maintenance of communal areas in and around his building.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202222643)

5 Nov 2024 Case 202222643 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about parking enforcement at her scheme.

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Islington Council (202328211)

5 Nov 2024 Case 202328211 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of a leak into the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202231070)

5 Nov 2024 Case 202231070 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Together Housing Association Limited (202305709)

5 Nov 2024 Case 202305709 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of communications regarding the annual gas safety inspection for the property. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202324654)

4 Nov 2024 Case 202324654 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident’s requests to be rehoused.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202315004)

4 Nov 2024 Case 202315004 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for allocated parking spaces to resolve related antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Harlow District Council (202403926)

4 Nov 2024 Case 202403926 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 considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220337)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202220337 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a repair to the shower. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202234324)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202234324 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a blockage in his property, the associated damage caused, and the compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202329853)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202329853 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Enquiries about major works. Reports of roof leaks. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202303780)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202303780 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a squirrel infestation, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202233518)

1 Nov 2024 Case 202233518 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his request to replace the electric boiler system in the property with gas.

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Camden Council (202305735)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202305735 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Failure to keep appointments to identify the cause of the resident’s reports of mould at the property. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202405437)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202405437 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould and associated repairs. This Service will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202228895)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202228895 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns around recurring damage to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202329469)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202329469 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of water ingress and the associated repairs. The associated complaint.

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Homes Plus Limited (202224381)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202224381 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Shower repairs. The resident’s requests for the heating system to be upgraded. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202308770)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202308770 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202308770 Hammersmith and Fulham Council 31 October 2024 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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Longhurst Group Limited (202312373)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202312373 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that: his garden was overgrown with weeds. the bedroom radiators were not producing enough heat. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Magna Housing Limited (202325006)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202325006 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202232114)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202232114 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s requests for the removal of a tree near her garden. Handling of replacement fence panels. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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MHS Homes Ltd (202330794)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202330794 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the communal areas of the block. The resident’s reports of repair issues with the communal entrance doors. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202213344)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202213344 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the misuse of the car park.

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SHAL Housing Limited (202402410)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202402410 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a faulty water heating system.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202219818)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202219818 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the resident’s reports of an unregulated structure, built by his downstairs neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202400489)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202400489 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks and remedial works. A request for a management transfer. A request for compensation for items damaged by the leaks.

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Southwark Council (202223684)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202223684 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: responsive repairs following leaks to her property. subsequent complaint.

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Southwark Council (202316009)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202316009 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of faulty windows. The associated complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202344871)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202344871 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Sovereign Network Homes (202310504)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202310504 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the frequency of the cleaning contract. Associated formal complaint.

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St Albans City and District Council (202227257)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202227257 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about ownership of land between her property and a neighbour’s. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by the neighbour. The associated formal complaint.

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Swindon Borough Council (202203611)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202203611 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: drain repairs. sewage back surges in the bathroom. the electrics in the property needing repair. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202330396)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202330396 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of the property on letting. Response to requests for a range of repairs. Handling of no heating or hot water and the boiler repair. Response to reports of damp and mould. Understanding of the resident’s vulnerabilities. …

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Aster Group Limited (202309418)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202309418 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise from his neighbour.

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Babergh District Council (202338266)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202338266 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Window repairs and the ventilation system. Anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202303694)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202303694 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the windows in the property. The associated complaint and its communication.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202315550)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202315550 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s report of: Several repairs including damp and mould. Pest control issues in the property. Reports of asbestos in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Incommunities Limited (202228889)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202228889 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Record keeping. Handling of the complaint and level of compensation offered.

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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)