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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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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202222142)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202222142 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of damp and mould at the property. Handling of the resident’s request for compensation. Complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202300627)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202300627 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property. This report has also taken into consideration the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Manchester City Council (202221216)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202221216 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of no heating or hot water. Reports of mould in the hallway due to a lack of heating. Associated complaint.

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Nottingham City Council (202228281)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202228281 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Installation of kitchen units. Installation of flooring in the kitchen. The conduct of its contractors and the appointments they offered. Temporary arrangements for the toilet, shower and cooker during repairs.

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Onward Homes Limited (202301796)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202301796 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the level of compensation offered by the landlord for its handling of the resident's reports of pests in the property.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202212270)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202212270 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The concerns raised about the condition of the property when it was let to the resident and whether rent should have been charged. The landlord’s response regarding provision of a letterbox key and access to mail. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the …

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202227356)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202227356 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to: The resident’s reports of repairs required to the heating system. The complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202302717)

15 Apr 2024 Case 202302717 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress to the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202214508)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202214508 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a garden fence.

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North Northamptonshire Council (202233017)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202233017 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for adaptations to her property. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202211489)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202211489 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Formal complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202228956)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202228956 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of level access door sets and windows during the refurbishment of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202303446)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202303446 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs required to the roof. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202301497)

12 Apr 2024 Case 202301497 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak and associated repairs. Complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202301194)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202301194 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to a request for shed repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221467)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202221467 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of noise nuisance from the flat above. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231210)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202231210 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak into the resident’s bathroom. Complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230032)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230032 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of repairs to windows in her property.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202230688)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202230688 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s application of anti-mould treatment solution at the resident’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202228666)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202228666 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs required to his property to prevent pests entering. Complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202304522)

11 Apr 2024 Case 202304522 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an obstruction to the resident’s parking bay. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202216603)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202216603 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202216603 Clarion Housing Association Limited 10 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 […]

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Lambeth Council (202232674)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202232674 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202126263)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202126263 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Her neighbour’s use of closed circuit television (CCTV). Antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234512)

10 Apr 2024 Case 202234512 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of water leaking into the bedroom through the ceiling and the subsequent repairs to the property. Response to reports of a gas leak in the property. Complaint handling.

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Homes Plus Limited (202231464)

9 Apr 2024 Case 202231464 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord entering the resident’s property by force and without permission to effect repairs. The compensation awarded as part of its complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222308)

9 Apr 2024 Case 202222308 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s transfer application and request to move on medical grounds. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Colchester City Council (202226995)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202226995 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Islington Council (202300321)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202300321 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to withdraw permission for the resident’s dog to access the communal garden. The Ombudsman has also investigated: The landlord’s complaint handling. The landlord’s knowledge and information management (KIM).

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202232217)

8 Apr 2024 Case 202232217 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to repair his front door. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202229870)

5 Apr 2024 Case 202229870 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of leaks from the resident’s kitchen sink. Complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202201683)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202201683 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom window. Repairs to walls in the bedroom and kitchen.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202204588)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202204588 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of problems with her front door. Associated complaints.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202231818)

4 Apr 2024 Case 202231818 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the roof leak into the resident’s property.

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Havering Council (202213170)

3 Apr 2024 Case 202213170 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a blockage in the kitchen stack pipe and the level of compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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High Peak Borough Council (202122468)

2 Apr 2024 Case 202122468 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment. The Ombudsman has considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202219705)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202219705 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202227136)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227136 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of drainage issues. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202210934)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202210934 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for non-damp and mould related repairs. Complaint.

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Camden Council (202224293)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202224293 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs in her property, including damp and mould; Response to reports of pests; Response to a carbon monoxide leak, and her subsequent move from the property; Handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202214815)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202214815 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to: Windows. Back door. Noise. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220271)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202220271 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: repairs to the communal roof and gutter rising damp and black mould. the associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202212600)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202212600 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour. The resident’s complaint.

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Lewisham Council (202306207)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202306207 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reporting of damp and mould at the property. The resident’s request to be medically assessed to enable them to move. This report has also considered: The landlord’s record keeping. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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London Borough of Enfield (202229098)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202229098 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for information about the ‘buyback’ process. Query about cladding. Reports of damp and mould. Request for compensation for boiler and additional heaters. Dissatisfaction about winter fuel payments. Concerns about her license agreement. Complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202226320)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202226320 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of delays completing repairs to the boiler. Response to the request to cancel the service charge arrears. Handling of the associated complaint and processing of the compensation offered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202107752)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202107752 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of a fire in the communal bin store. the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202227392)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227392 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of no heating and hot water.

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Midland Heart Limited (202221858)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202221858 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the condition of a shared garden. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202210017)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202210017 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Outstanding communal repairs. Issues with the bin and bicycle store. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s communication with the resident in relation to his dissatisfaction with the service charge.

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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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