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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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North Devon Homes (202233401)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202233401 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports that the resident had assaulted her neighbour. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Norwich City Council (202218400)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202218400 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Norwich City Council (202223175)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202223175 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202301249)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202301249 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about a sewage smell from a ventilation unit.

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Peabody Trust (202014128)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202014128 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests. This Service has also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling, and: record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202127329)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202127329 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of ongoing damp and mould in her property. The landlords handling of the residents complaint about the issue.

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Peabody Trust (202213300)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202213300 Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202213300 Peabody Trust 28 March 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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Peabody Trust (202213466)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202213466 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of requests for repairs in response to a leak from her property, including flooring in her kitchen and hallway. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint, including concerns about potential breaches of data protection law.

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Peabody Trust (202224366)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202224366 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s service charge queries. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202234265)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234265 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Issues in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom including leaks, damp, and mould. Boiler repairs. Windows repairs.

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202225094)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202225094 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a wet room adaptation at the property. The resident’s request to make a complaint.

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202124959)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202124959 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of outstanding repairs in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s communication and handling of the resident’s complaint in this investigation.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202234954)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234954 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents request for a replacement boundary wall. The landlords handling of the residents request for a new door to the balcony in her sons bedroom. The Ombudsman will also be considering the landlords handling of the residents complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202219974)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202219974 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlords handling of the residents reports of her issues with the heating system and the suitability of the heating solutions offered. The landlords decision not to replace the residents kitchen sink and drainer. The landlord’s handing of reports of a pest infestation in the loft …

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South Tyneside Council (202227369)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202227369 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The resident’s heating system including water/heating pipes banging. Leaks and damage to the property’s porch, including concerns about asbestos in the porch floor and ceiling. Necessary glazing repairs. Plastering and painting repairs The lack of insulation in the …

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Southwark Council (202208239)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202208239 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The resident’s reports of leaks into the property and the subsequent damage and loss of earnings. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202220635)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202220635 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of damp and mould in the basement of the property; reports of ventilation issues and that vents had not been changed; reports of a leak in the bathroom causing water to leak into the kitchen; reports of cracks on …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202234157)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234157 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns relating to the communal grassed area and request for benches. This report has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202208543)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202208543 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about leaks into the property. This service will also consider the associated complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202302454)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202302454 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The boiler replacement and associated repairs. Outstanding void repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bristol City Council (202209171)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202209171 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour including staff conduct and his request for compensation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Cotman Housing Association Limited (202219362)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202219362 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Islington Council (202226162)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202226162 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Leeds City Council (202232275)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202232275 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: Record keeping. Complaint handling.

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Legal and General Affordable Homes (202229318)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202229318 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of defects to her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of this investigation.

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London Borough of Hackney (202226830)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202226830 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint refers to the landlord’s: Handling of reports of a flood and upsurge, and the subsequent request for a deep clean. Its complaint handling and compensation offered. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Hackney (202232201)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202232201 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following a leak in the resident’s kitchen.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202124516)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202124516 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request to be rehoused. Associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202216818)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202216818 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of floods into their property, due to communal drainage issues. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202232555)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202232555 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repeated leaks into the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlords complaint handling and record keeping.

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One Housing Group Limited (202204745)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202204745 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord's response to the resident's reports of water ingress into his flat from a roof garden, resulting in damage, damp and mould. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202307998)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202307998 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s transfer application. Response to reports of damp in the property. Complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202124265)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202124265 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents: Report that she could not access the communal garden. Report that her front hedge was overgrown. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202219085)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202219085 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202220099)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202220099 Maladministration Information and data management

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

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202205237)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202205237 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of general repairs to the property. Response to reports of damp and mould within the property. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding ceiling tiles. Complaint handling.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202218695)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202218695 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of an outstanding repair to the bedroom light. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202228637)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202228637 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents request for compensation for water damaged carpets following a leak. The resident’s complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202304117)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202304117 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s ceiling.

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Southwark Council (202220469)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202220469 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of radiator issues on the ground floor of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202220160)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202220160 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s concerns regarding repairs required to the stop valves.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202209503)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202209503 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s queries about service charges. The resident’s complaint.

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West Kent Housing Association (202232049)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202232049 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management move due to anti social behaviour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202220854)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202220854 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202312303)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202312303 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202124820)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202124820 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of disrepair in the property. A replacement kitchen. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202214409)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202214409 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of damp and mould. response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202302009)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202302009 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment by his neighbours. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202225779)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202225779 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of drainage, flooding, damp, mould and floor issues. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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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

Decision counts
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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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) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)