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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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Birmingham City Council (202420180)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202420180 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of disrepair to the bathroom. complaint handling.

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Bristol City Council (202431904)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202431904 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of damp and mould in her bedroom and associated repairs, including to a window. associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202442926)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202442926 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property, including: the bathroom a leak in the kitchen grey water in the taps the electrical sockets the fire door The resident’s rent account.

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Harlow District Council (202432277)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202432277 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: roof replacement works at the property and the associated temporary sheeting. damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202419803)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202419803 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a reoccurring leak through a communal roof into his living room and hallway.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202430722)

30 Jul 2025 Case 202430722 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: A bathroom window repair. The associated complaint.

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Thurrock Council (202417686)

29 Jul 2025 Case 202417686 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise from her neighbour.

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South Tyneside Council (202401842)

28 Jul 2025 Case 202401842 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repairs, pointing, rendering, damp, mould, and associated work. Joinery repairs to the kitchen units, boxing in, internal and external door. The complaint is also about the resident’s report of the landlord discriminating against her when handling repairs. We have also considered …

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202413545)

25 Jul 2025 Case 202413545 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Norwich City Council (202225439)

25 Jul 2025 Case 202225439 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Issues with the gas meter at the resident’s property which resulted in no heating and hot water. The associated complaint.

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Somerset Council (202433641)

25 Jul 2025 Case 202433641 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of humidity, damp, and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202330730)

25 Jul 2025 Case 202330730 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from the flat above. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Epping Forest District Council (202444384)

24 Jul 2025 Case 202444384 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Southwark Council (202431570)

24 Jul 2025 Case 202431570 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s housing transfer request. the resident’s reports of damp, mould and associated repairs. the associated complaint.

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Newcastle City Council (202408433)

23 Jul 2025 Case 202408433 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Devon District Council (202434674)

22 Jul 2025 Case 202434674 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests and associated damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling Record keeping

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Leeds City Council (202435783)

22 Jul 2025 Case 202435783 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak from a neighbour’s property and the associated damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202436360)

22 Jul 2025 Case 202436360 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Harlow District Council (202435429)

18 Jul 2025 Case 202435429 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and fly-tipping by a neighbour. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s most recent complaint.

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Leicester City Council (202407782)

17 Jul 2025 Case 202407782 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of an incorrect service charge. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202306765)

11 Jul 2025 Case 202306765 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’s living room. repairs to the resident’s boiler condensate pipe, bathroom flooring, external gutters and downpipe. the resident’s reports of a bee infestation at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s …

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Southwark Council (202420688)

11 Jul 2025 Case 202420688 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of sewage smells inside and outside the property. The associated complaint.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202417243)

10 Jul 2025 Case 202417243 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202421397)

9 Jul 2025 Case 202421397 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: anti-social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202423479)

4 Jul 2025 Case 202423479 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202326670)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202326670 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about grounds maintenance, including the resident’s claim that it was not fulfilling its obligations under the lease agreement.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202417664)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202417664 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 Camden Council (202437616)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437616 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint was about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about roof leaks resulting in loss of electrics and damp and mould, the condition of his skylight, ivy growth and a loose gas pipe. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202221930)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202221930 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen refurbishment. We will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Redditch Borough Council (202417927)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202417927 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. The installation and maintenance of aids and adaptations. The resident’s reports of structural problems with the balcony wall. The resident’s reports of a leak to the communal entrance.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202320506)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202320506 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about: Repairs to the guttering, including the time taken to remove scaffolding put up and the communication around this. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Bristol City Council (202414359)

25 Jun 2025 Case 202414359 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202427041)

25 Jun 2025 Case 202427041 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of: a leak from her bathroom into the ceiling and lights of the hallway and downstairs toilet. other repairs, in particular damaged internal doors, repairs to the kitchen, and a repair to the stair bannister.

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Exeter City Council (202426715)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202426715 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Damp and mould in the property.

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Sheffield City Council (202334281)

24 Jun 2025 Case 202334281 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about a lack of cleaning in the communal areas.

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Birmingham City Council (202221809)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202221809 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of structural work at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Gravesham Borough Council (202322422)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202322422 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a pre-void inspection and the associated cost incurred by the resident. the resident’s complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202332464)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202332464 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202308022)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202308022 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of hot water loss. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202429480)

23 Jun 2025 Case 202429480 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) Complaint

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Bristol City Council (202309059)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202309059 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about her driveway. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202314857)

20 Jun 2025 Case 202314857 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak from the roof and subsequent damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202320197)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202320197 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reported concerns regarding damage to the roof and chimney, a soil pipe, and a boundary dispute. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202202659)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202202659 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Camden Council (202424434)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202424434 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak in the bathroom and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Norwich City Council (202325705)

19 Jun 2025 Case 202325705 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Redditch Borough Council (202331009)

17 Jun 2025 Case 202331009 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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 complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202423527)

16 Jun 2025 Case 202423527 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Leaks, damp and mould, and sink back surges. Anti social behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour.

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Birmingham City Council (202426655)

13 Jun 2025 Case 202426655 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about fly-tipping. Associated 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

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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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