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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 (202211778)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202211778 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's: Reports of noise nuisance; Complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202125843)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202125843 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. A pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Brent (202234191)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202234191 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information about the replacement windows to the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202209163)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202209163 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s repairs reports after her mutual exchange. The complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202319304)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202319304 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the handling of a leak to the resident’s WC ceiling and subsequent remedial works.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202200148)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202200148 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of damp, mould and leaks from the landing window and various repairs in the property. The associated complaint.

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Luton Borough Council (202222538)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202222538 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of: Floorboard repairs. Front door repairs. Damp and mould in the property. Handling of the resident’s concerns about: The condition of the windows. The condition of the loft insulation. Response to the resident’s request for heating to be installed …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202227958)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202227958 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s kitchen repairs. Handling of the resident’s request for a kitchen renewal. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202211782)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202211782 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs to a window in his property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202126950)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202126950 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Onward Homes Limited (202224595)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202224595 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the boiler. A collapsed ceiling. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202304771)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202304771 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Request to be re-housed. Complaint.

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Retirement Lease Housing Association (RLHA) (202232443)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202232443 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the windows in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202303177)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202303177 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the repair to the communal pedestrian gate. The associated complaint.

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Saxon Weald (202303908)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202303908 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould caused by guttering not capturing rainwater causing water ingress, draught through the patio door, condensation and soaking carpets. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202230319)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202230319 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s reports of: Noise from a water pump. Repairs to her back door. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202309597)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202309597 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response following a fire to the property’s fuse box. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Swindon Borough Council (202230056)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202230056 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould within the resident’s property, including associated repair work. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202232510)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202232510 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report that she had been burgled, and the level of support it offered. handling of repairs to the resident’s front door and communal rear door following the burglary . The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202300406)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202300406 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Ongoing water ingress. The conduct of its contractors.

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Your Housing Limited (202303001)

30 Apr 2024 Case 202303001 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202301659)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202301659 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the reports of damp and mould in the residents property and the quality of the landlords repairs. This service has also considered the landlords handling of the residents complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202318004)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202318004 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replaster the full hallway and stairs, due to asbestos concerns.

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Havering Council (202226422)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202226422 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202226422 Havering Council 29 April 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 is set […]

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Kirklees Council (202322104)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202322104 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of leaks and the damage caused by those leaks.

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London Borough of Enfield (202230860)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202230860 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about:

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202210482)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202210482 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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Onward Homes Limited (202227575)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202227575 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord handling of the resident’s complaint concerning her kitchen renewal.

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Peabody Trust (202211630)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202211630 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Its contractors damaging the resident’s possessions during repairs. The formal complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202307290)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202307290 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord's: Response to reports of tree roots causing damage to the resident's front path. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Tamworth Borough Council (202310186)

29 Apr 2024 Case 202310186 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. Repairs at the property.

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London Borough of Enfield (202315166)

26 Apr 2024 Case 202315166 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202319699)

26 Apr 2024 Case 202319699 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202232195)

26 Apr 2024 Case 202232195 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repairs to the windows in the property. The reports of damp and mould at the property. The complaint, including the level of compensation offered.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202209790)

26 Apr 2024 Case 202209790 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to accept a notice to quit the joint tenancy and re-grant sole tenancy to the resident’s wife. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202309975)

26 Apr 2024 Case 202309975 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptations to the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202227133)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202227133 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A leak and associated damage. Maintenance of lifts within the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the complaint handling of the case.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202229793)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202229793 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour. This report also considers the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202320637)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202320637 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks, and damp and mould in the property. The complaint, including the level of compensation offered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231282)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202231282 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak and the resulting damp and mould in the communal area. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202304503)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202304503 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's: Reports of water ingress from the roof; Complaint. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202231410)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202231410 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs. The complaint and level of compensation offered.

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Nottingham City Homes Limited (202230378)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202230378 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of maggots in the property, including the associated electrical work and request to be moved. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202309722)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202309722 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202222880)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202222880 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair reports regarding damp and mould. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202228714)

25 Apr 2024 Case 202228714 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202212633)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202212633 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaking windows, leading to damp and mould. Reports of a repair to the handrail on the fire escape. Associated formal complaint.

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Camden Council (202311116)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202311116 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. Cracks in internal walls and ceilings.

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ForHousing Limited (202209394)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202209394 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the bathroom following a leak. The associated complaints.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202228916)

24 Apr 2024 Case 202228916 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of an intermittent leak. The associated complaint handling.

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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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