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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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Tamworth Borough Council (202336512)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202336512 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202344110)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202344110 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and damp and mould in the resident’s property, and its handling of the associated complaint.

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Your Housing Limited (202233665)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202233665 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of repairs following water ingress from the roof. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202324629)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202324629 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s request for an urgent transfer and the landlord’s assessment of the resident’s housing need. The Ombudsman has also considered:

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Accent Housing Limited (202229189)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202229189 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the back door and laminate flooring in the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202334600)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202334600 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of roof leaks, major works, and reports that the property was not fit to let at the start of the tenancy. Complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202340780)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202340780 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated remedial repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202328571)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202328571 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks at the property. Damp and mould at the property. Complaint handling and record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202319682)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202319682 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to various disrepair issues in the property and the resident’s related concerns about the conduct of its operatives. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202323476)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202323476 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Orbit Group Limited (202302222)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202302222 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a damaged fence. Complaint.

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Portsmouth City Council (202234943)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202234943 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s requests for a more secure front door and soundproofing.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202303393)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202303393 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for soundproofing in her property.

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Southampton City Council (202326087)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202326087 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of pest control reports and associated works. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Southwark Council (202125220)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202125220 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stroud District Council (202215859)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202215859 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of heating repairs.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202220118)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202220118 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak from the roof. Outstanding repairs. This report will also assess the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Warwick District Council (202201904)

27 Sep 2024 Case 202201904 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent account including his late mother’s arrears after the resident succeeded the tenancy. The related complaint.

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East Devon District Council (202231306)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202231306 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of various repairs to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Fairhive Homes Limited (202316144)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202316144 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the communal entrance door. The landlord’s handling of reports of a pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202341523)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202341523 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202331768)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202331768 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for repairs in the bathroom.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202401963)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202401963 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a notice to remove fencing from outside of the resident’s property and the landlord’s conduct of a visit to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202318336)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202318336 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaints about its handling of roof repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling. Both elements of this investigation involve the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s complaint. The investigation considers firstly the reasonableness, thoroughness, and accuracy of the landlord’s responses …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301154)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202301154 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of no gas heating or hot water at the property. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202303607)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202303607 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Places for People Group Limited (202207907)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202207907 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Hate Crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202224965)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202224965 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various repairs in the property.

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Southwark Council (202218826)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202218826 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to a waste pipe. the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202313298)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202313298 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communication to the resident about parking space availability and permits at the resident’s housing development. The associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202322547)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202322547 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Harlow District Council (202336937)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202336937 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Reports of pests in the property including mice, slugs, woodlice, and silverfish.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202318279)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202318279 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress from the roof . Complaint. This report will also assess the landlord’s record keeping.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202343101)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343101 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202304167)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202304167 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of carbon monoxide leaks at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202346988)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202346988 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202309880)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202309880 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a dislodged vent cover following a repair to a blocked toilet, cracked plaster, and damp.

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Peabody Trust (202306297)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202306297 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the level of the service charge. The resident’s concerns about the quality of service provided in the communal areas.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202343645)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202343645 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Southern Housing (202233614)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202233614 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The communal electricity supply and service charge. The resident’s request to know what was included in the communal cleaning service charge. The replacement of communal doors. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202218555)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202218555 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Concerns about its maintenance of drains. Request for compensation. Communication with the resident during its response to a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202311429)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202311429 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns about the fitting of his kitchen door; associated complaint.

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Thurrock Council (202345817)

25 Sep 2024 Case 202345817 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a leak in the property and subsequent damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and the resident’s request for compensation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202325106)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202325106 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a management transfer following incidents of antisocial behaviour. Handling of the associated formal complaint. Record keeping with respect to the issues.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202302990)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202302990 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202345601)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202345601 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in her home and her associated request for compensation. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202323857)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202323857 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of resident’s reports of defects identified with his new build property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202226669)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202226669 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with the communal security gate.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202342464)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202342464 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint handling.

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Regenda Limited (202342661)

24 Sep 2024 Case 202342661 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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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)