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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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Notting Hill Genesis (201911186)

12 Feb 2021 Case 201911186 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the resident’s windows and doors; complaints about intermittent hot water at the property; the associated formal complaint.

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Southwark Council (202008684)

12 Feb 2021 Case 202008684 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a backflow surge of water into the property and its response to the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202001461)

11 Feb 2021 Case 202001461 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information to enable her to complete the sale of her shared-ownership home, including information about the cladding on the building she resides in.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202001296)

10 Feb 2021 Case 202001296 Maladministration Old Health and Safety categories

The complaint is about how the landlord dealt with arrangements to carry out an annual gas safety inspection at the resident’s property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202001482)

10 Feb 2021 Case 202001482 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks into his property, including the conduct of its staff and damage to the property and his appliances; and the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints.

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Birmingham City Council (202006450)

8 Feb 2021 Case 202006450 Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Newlon Housing Trust (201912566)

8 Feb 2021 Case 201912566 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to Government guidance on cladding in relation to the building the resident owns a property in. Response to the resident’s request to reimburse the costs which she had incurred in attempting to sell the property. Complaint handling.

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St Mungo Community Housing Association (201910473)

8 Feb 2021 Case 201910473 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord failing to carry out void works prior to the resident moving into the property; the length of time it took the landlord to carry out repairs; the landlord’s communication, including complaint handling and staff conduct.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202001175)

4 Feb 2021 Case 202001175 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision to replace a double-glazed bedroom window, that it had installed at the resident’s property, with a single-glazed window following planning permission issues with the local authority. The landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202001604)

4 Feb 2021 Case 202001604 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to reimburse the resident for water costs she says she incurred as a result of its delaying in repairing the toilet water flush mechanism and then later paying compensation into her rent account rather than directly to her water company or to …

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202002004)

3 Feb 2021 Case 202002004 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance, and complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202001937)

2 Feb 2021 Case 202001937 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Orbit Group Limited (201905931)

29 Jan 2021 Case 201905931 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of works to the resident’s fence and gate. the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (201913961)

29 Jan 2021 Case 201913961 Maladministration Old Compensation categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 201913961 Peabody Trust 29 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. This […]

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Tower Hamlets Council (201915515)

29 Jan 2021 Case 201915515 Maladministration Old Compensation categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to: reimburse the resident £180 that he paid to have a repair carried out to the communal water tank in the building; offer compensation for the inconvenience caused.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202001018)

28 Jan 2021 Case 202001018 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to his reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Newham Council (201907602)

28 Jan 2021 Case 201907602 Maladministration Managing Relations

The leaseholder complains about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a repair at his property, and; the subsequent formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201913880)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201913880 Maladministration Leaseholder

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: report of a leak into his property; associated formal complaint.

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Lambeth Council (201900571)

27 Jan 2021 Case 201900571 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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Leicester City Council (202006987)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202006987 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance caused by the neighbour’s dogs.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202002349)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202002349 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s response to an accusation of verbal abuse made against the Resident. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202005271)

27 Jan 2021 Case 202005271 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to his: Reports of issues with his water supply. Reports of a roof leak; and The associated complaint regarding these issues.

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Greenwich Council (201910844)

26 Jan 2021 Case 201910844 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s: reports of a leak into the property and consequent damage; associated formal complaint

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202002585)

25 Jan 2021 Case 202002585 Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained that: The landlord has not provided a reasonable explanation of, or supporting information for, the service charge items The landlord has increased the rent twice within a year The landlord has managed the rent account inappropriately by agreeing to a direct debit payment date that in …

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The Riverside Group Limited (201909268)

25 Jan 2021 Case 201909268 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident has complained about the landlord’s: response to her reports of damp and mould in her property; handling of a leak through her bedroom ceiling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202003506)

22 Jan 2021 Case 202003506 Maladministration

The complaint concerns: The condition of the property at the start of the tenancy and how the subsequent repairs were handled by the landlord. The level of compensation offered by the landlord.

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North Devon Homes (202001535)

22 Jan 2021 Case 202001535 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of remedial works at the property for mould and damp.

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Bristol City Council (201914973)

21 Jan 2021 Case 201914973 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: the level of redress offered by the landlord in respect of its acknowledged failings in carrying out works at the property, the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in respect of the damaged carpet at the property, and the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202003569)

21 Jan 2021 Case 202003569 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of other residents leaving items in the communal areas of the building.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202000590)

20 Jan 2021 Case 202000590 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs required at the property; in particular, delay to inspection/repair of an airbrick in the bedroom and associated damp and mould inspection and treatment.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (201914551)

20 Jan 2021 Case 201914551 Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 201914551 Hexagon Housing Association Limited 22 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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Lambeth Council (202003390)

20 Jan 2021 Case 202003390 Maladministration Leaseholder

REPORT COMPLAINT 202003390 Lambeth Council 20 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202000305)

20 Jan 2021 Case 202000305 Maladministration Old Charges categories

The complaint is about the lack of rent abatement for the period that the resident was temporarily decanted from her home.

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Octavia Housing (201913343)

18 Jan 2021 Case 201913343 Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 201913343 Octavia Housing 14 April 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the case. This is set […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201810771)

15 Jan 2021 Case 201810771 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 201810771 Clarion Housing Association Limited 12 January 2021 Our approach 1. The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all […]

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Optivo (202005182)

15 Jan 2021 Case 202005182 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mould in her property.

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Axiom Housing Association Limited (202002115)

14 Jan 2021 Case 202002115 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the time taken by the landlord to activate the gas supply in the resident’s property at the beginning of the tenancy.

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One Housing Group (202003763)

14 Jan 2021 Case 202003763 Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202003763 One Housing Group 14 January 2021 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]

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Westminster City Council (202002702)

14 Jan 2021 Case 202002702 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a leak at the property and its subsequent compensation offer.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (201807134)

13 Jan 2021 Case 201807134 Maladministration

The resident has complained about the administration of his rent account, specifically the handling of a housing benefit payment and the resulting rent arrears.

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ForHousing Limited (202006822)

13 Jan 2021 Case 202006822 Maladministration

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of roof repairs. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201915053)

12 Jan 2021 Case 201915053 Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the shared garden.

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Newham Council (201913856)

12 Jan 2021 Case 201913856 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the bathroom causing mould, damp, and damage to the flooring.

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Newham Council (201908648)

11 Jan 2021 Case 201908648 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about a rodent infestation in the loft above her property; complaints handling.

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One Housing Group (201911422)

7 Jan 2021 Case 201911422 Maladministration Leaseholder

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a summary of the costs incurred in relation to the service charges for the period 2018 to 2019. the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202003561)

6 Jan 2021 Case 202003561 Maladministration

The complaint concerns the amount of compensation offered by the Landlord to the Resident for the distress and inconvenience caused by the lack of a reliable hot water supply for the period of 96 days.

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Great Places Housing Group Limited (202000780)

4 Jan 2021 Case 202000780 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202000780 Great Places Housing Group Limited 4 January 2021 Our Approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all […]

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (201909756)

4 Jan 2021 Case 201909756 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s handling of the Resident’s request for the windows in her property to be repaired. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter.

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Notting Hill Genesis (201915534)

4 Jan 2021 Case 201915534 Maladministration Old Charges categories

The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s management of the Resident’s rent account. The Landlord’s complaint handling of this matter. The Landlord’s handling of repairs to the Resident’s hot water system and heating installations.

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Decisions by year

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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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