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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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Haringey London Borough Council (202319401)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202319401 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the repairs to the resident’s kitchen following a flood. the repairs to the resident’s property’s leaks. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202501426)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202501426 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from her sink. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202422218)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202422218 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of an uneven garden surface. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202430174)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202430174 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Great Yarmouth Borough Council (202428969)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202428969 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s concerns about: The previous communal heating system The current Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)

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London Borough of Brent (202436365)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202436365 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London Borough of Hackney (202342556)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202342556 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of electrical repairs following a leak.

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London Borough of Hackney (202449374)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202449374 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Lewisham (202411470)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202411470 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s maintenance of the communal areas including: Drainage issues and pipes leaking sewage. Damp, mould and algae in communal areas including on the carpet. Trip hazards and crumbling stairs. Repairs to communal lighting. Repairs to guttering. Block cleaning and internal decoration. Pest control. The Ombudsman …

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202321818)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202321818 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Chesterfield Borough Council (202418945)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202418945 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Ealing (202427554)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202427554 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair to the bathroom and kitchen. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Enfield (202338681)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202338681 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a boiler replacement. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202449252)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202449252 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Islington (202346285)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202346285 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

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

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202450375)

27 Aug 2025 Case 202450375 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs. The resident’s reports of damage to personal belongings caused by mould. Repairs to the damaged bath. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Harrow (202417193)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202417193 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of:

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202328136)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202328136 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the property. We have also looked at the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202422734)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202422734 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202422601)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202422601 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould. Concerns about the condition of the property. Queries about a rent account and service charges. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202427886)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202427886 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of roof leaks associated complaint

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202431006)

21 Aug 2025 Case 202431006 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damage, damp and mould following a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Basildon Borough Council (202412377)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202412377 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of repairs to the guttering.

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Castle Point Borough Council (202305588)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202305588 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202342794)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202342794 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of staff misconduct.

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202333393)

19 Aug 2025 Case 202333393 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of moving the resident to temporary accommodation. Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202417200)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202417200 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202328159)

15 Aug 2025 Case 202328159 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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London Borough of Enfield (202416326)

15 Aug 2025 Case 202416326 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about signage on the estate.

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London Borough of Enfield (202438842)

15 Aug 2025 Case 202438842 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202337259)

15 Aug 2025 Case 202337259 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Reports about the heating system. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202402913)

14 Aug 2025 Case 202402913 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that the dividing fence was broken and the neighbouring garden overgrown. Concerns regarding the tree trunk in his garden.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202442912)

14 Aug 2025 Case 202442912 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of excess condensation in the property. The resident’s reports of excess cold in the property. The resident’s request for compensation for damaged belongings. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202334778)

13 Aug 2025 Case 202334778 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to windows. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202438202)

12 Aug 2025 Case 202438202 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs including water damage, the windows, the bathroom, the kitchen units, and cracks on the outside of the property. Mice at the resident’s property.

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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202419658)

12 Aug 2025 Case 202419658 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of disrepair to her flooring. The landlord’s failure to provide the resident with information about the presence of asbestos in her property at the start of her tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202302163)

11 Aug 2025 Case 202302163 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Basildon Borough Council (202313913)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202313913 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Charnwood Borough Council (202446541)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202446541 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Croydon (202417068)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202417068 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: bathroom, cloakroom and kitchen repairs. external door repairs. radiator repairs. roof repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's: complaint handling. record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202345272)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202345272 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) reports. Complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202431407)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202431407 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s ongoing reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The resident’s concerns regarding closed circuit television (CCTV). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202439765)

8 Aug 2025 Case 202439765 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A blocked toilet which caused a back surge of wastewater, and damage to flooring. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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London Borough of Barnet (202437374)

7 Aug 2025 Case 202437374 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the kitchen floor and upstairs floorboards. work to improve the warmth of the property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202433962)

6 Aug 2025 Case 202433962 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of major adaptation works to the property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Ealing (202430100)

5 Aug 2025 Case 202430100 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak, which caused damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and information management.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202447645)

4 Aug 2025 Case 202447645 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202329921)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202329921 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202346122)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202346122 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the residents’ reports of noise nuisance from their neighbour.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202339530)

31 Jul 2025 Case 202339530 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks in the property and associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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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.

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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

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