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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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South Kesteven District Council (202330587)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202330587 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs in the resident’s property and the resident’s request for improvements. The resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202308206)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202308206 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The landlord’s handling of reports of safety concerns with fire doors in the property.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202327540)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202327540 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould. Handling of the request for the heating system to be replaced. Handling of the associated complaint including the level of compensation offered.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202223024)

23 Aug 2024 Case 202223024 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water.

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Cyron Housing Co-operative Limited (202218048)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202218048 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports concerning the cleaning of a communal area. Associated formal complaint.

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Dacorum Borough Council (202314190)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202314190 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of works to upgrade the resident’s kitchen and bathroom. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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East Devon District Council (202306755)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202306755 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint that its contractor damaged his washing machine.

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Harlow District Council (202300425)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202300425 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the front porch. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202335754)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202335754 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property, including damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202318349)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202318349 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of leaks from the roof and windows of the resident’s building, and the resulting damp and mould. the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202228106)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202228106 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (202335114)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202335114 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns that her front door may not be fire safety compliant. Handling of the redecoration of the resident’s bathroom and kitchen, following two separate leaks from the flat above her. Complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202324425)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202324425 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs related to damp and mould in his property. The landlord’s handing of repairs to a toilet. The landlord’s handling of reports of pest infestations at his property. The landlord’s handling of requests for reasonable adjustments. The Ombudsman has …

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Southwark Council (202306807)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202306807 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the living room door frame. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202114051)

22 Aug 2024 Case 202114051 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of drainage issues. Response to repairs to the bathroom flooring and skirting board. Level of communication provided regarding the repairs. Handling of the complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202322589)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202322589 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s query about when her windows would be replaced. This Service will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202309596)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202309596 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The payment of compensation for delayed shower repairs. The resident’s formal complaint.

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London Borough of Barnet (202222088)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202222088 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Brent (202222273)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202222273 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould at her permanent residence. Damp and mould at her temporary accommodation. Drug usage near her temporary accommodation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202319427)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202319427 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. Electrical work. The complaint and the level of compensation offered including the resident’s damaged personal belongings and furniture.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202304372)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202304372 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202315453)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202315453 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Regenda Limited (202339792)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202339792 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handing of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour from a neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202312796)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202312796 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202309429)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202309429 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Leaks and loss of electric in the communal area. Asbestos in the ceilings in the communal area. Damp in the resident’s property. A mice infestation in the resident’s property. Faulty electrics in the resident’s property. This Service has …

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Southwark Council (202305827)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202305827 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord handled: The resident’s request for ventilation at her property. The resident’s reports of a leak in her property. The resident’s reports of being unable to reach the kitchen window to open and close it. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202210234)

21 Aug 2024 Case 202210234 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about rights of access over shared pathways and the associated reports of antisocial behaviour by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Affordable Housing Communities Limited (202334805)

20 Aug 2024 Case 202334805 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the residents’: Request for it to buy back shares in their property. Complaint.

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Southampton City Council (202339127)

20 Aug 2024 Case 202339127 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. Allegations of poor staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202316447)

20 Aug 2024 Case 202316447 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Stonewater Limited (202312190)

20 Aug 2024 Case 202312190 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Islington Council (202224799)

19 Aug 2024 Case 202224799 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202224500)

19 Aug 2024 Case 202224500 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Longhurst Group Limited (202335462)

19 Aug 2024 Case 202335462 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of leaks into the property and the associated repairs. Handling of reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202234334)

19 Aug 2024 Case 202234334 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to an ongoing leak and associated roof repairs. Handling of reports of damp and mould. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202317333)

19 Aug 2024 Case 202317333 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202315788)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202315788 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of concerns about the grounds maintenance.

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Camden Council (202231395)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202231395 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Havering Council (202225478)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202225478 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a flood. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202301937)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202301937 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of water penetration to the property and associated damp. Complaint handling. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping.

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Islington Council (202308344)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202308344 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning her annual gas safety check.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202341042)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202341042 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of roof repairs, following reports of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306931)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202306931 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of issues with the gas supply. the resident’s reports of a contaminated water supply. the resident’s reports of repairs. the handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202316572)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202316572 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the security and condition of the block, anti social behaviour (ASB), repairs needed to the emergency door releases, and fire safety signs.

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Midland Heart Limited (202338142)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202338142 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: leaks, damp and mould damage to personal items impact on her health

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Sovereign Network Homes (202314090)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202314090 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202234784)

16 Aug 2024 Case 202234784 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of recurring leaks, damp, mould, and associated repairs at her property.

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B3 Living Limited (202307898)

15 Aug 2024 Case 202307898 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the neighbour’s dog fouling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202328975)

15 Aug 2024 Case 202328975 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Handling of the complaint.

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202305024)

15 Aug 2024 Case 202305024 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: report of repairs outstanding to the property on letting. request to fit an external post box, ring doorbell and a solar outside light. complaint.

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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)