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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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Lambeth Council (202308257)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202308257 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a move . The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202338253)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202338253 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Facilitation of a meter reading. Handling of repairs in the property. Management of the resident’s rent account. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s consideration of the resident’s vulnerabilities and its associated record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202220367)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202220367 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for kitchen and bathroom works. Formal complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202309142)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202309142 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s requests for adaptations to her rear garden. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202333840)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202333840 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202335724)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202335724 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs relating to: Damp and mould in his kitchen. A leak from his shower. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Midland Heart Limited (202225725)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202225725 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s property sale. The associated complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202346339)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202346339 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the leaseholder's: Reports of water ingress and associated damage to her property. Complaint.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202233104)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202233104 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of remedial works and cleaning following the installation of cavity wall insulation at the resident’s property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202228193)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202228193 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of an ongoing leak. Associated formal complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202402421)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202402421 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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Torus62 Limited (202310616)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202310616 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould and issues with her flooring. Associated complaint.

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202336653)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202336653 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Birmingham City Council (202347195)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202347195 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. A repair to a fence in the resident’s garden. The resident’s requests for aids and adaptations. The resident’s request for a move to a more suitable property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling …

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London Borough of Lewisham (202320762)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202320762 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a broken window. The front door replacement. The resident’s reports of damaged electric sockets. The resident’s reports of a leak, damp and mould. The resident’s concerns about carbon monoxide. The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202346194)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202346194 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to her reports of no heating and hot water at her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202307070)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202307070 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Damage to the new kitchen following a leak. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202204683)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202204683 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a leak which caused damage to the resident’s ceiling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Thurrock Council (202204322)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202204322 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Together Housing Association Limited (202311968)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202311968 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202311968 Together Housing Association Limited 29 October 2024 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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Torus62 Limited (202227428)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202227428 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The resident’s reports about a neighbour installing closed-circuit television (CCTV). The associated complaint, including the resident’s concerns that the landlord had facilitated a breach of his human rights. The landlord’s complaint policy said, “we will …

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Town and Country Housing (202333930)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202333930 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202334867)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202334867 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a mice infestation. Complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202231001)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202231001 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of roof and window repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Havering Council (202302086)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202302086 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Lambeth (202230674)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202230674 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Various repairs. Damp and mould in the property. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202309002)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202309002 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report that she had no heating or hot water.

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One Housing Group Limited (202229903)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202229903 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ongoing leaks from the flat above. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202342254)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202342254 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports concerning repairs to the garden and drainage system. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Associated complaints.

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Oxford City Council (202320570)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202320570 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a leak from the above property. Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s claim for compensation, including damage to his belongings.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202312828)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202312828 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the levels of dust and noise from demolition works and her request for compensation.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202226466)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202226466 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202226466 Clarion Housing Association Limited 25 October 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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East Devon District Council (202327721)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202327721 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns about information she had been provided with in relation to access to a communal garden. Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the garden. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202403025)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202403025 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202231852)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202231852 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak and associated remedial repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Incommunities Limited (202342063)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202342063 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer. The Housing Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202304013)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202304013 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak affecting her property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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North Tyneside Council (202300165)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202300165 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of outstanding repairs in the property. The resident's reports of a dangerous tree in her garden. The resident's complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202301822)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202301822 Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair issues in her property.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202407294)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202407294 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Camden Council (202344520)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202344520 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Great Places Housing Association (202319538)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202319538 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports that it gave incorrect information during the sales process. Handling of the related formal complaint.

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Islington Council (202348248)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202348248 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s transfer request.

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Peabody Trust (202333345)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202333345 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Southern Housing (202324573)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202324573 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for clarification regarding a backdated increase in energy charges. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sparrow Shared Ownership Limited (202211908)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202211908 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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The Riverside Group Limited (202303723)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202303723 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about a collapsed boundary wall. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202233103)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202233103 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift which resulted in the resident being temporarily moved a number of times. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Guildford Borough Council (202343175)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202343175 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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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202315670)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202315670 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the balcony doors at her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the 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.

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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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