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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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London Borough of Lambeth (202328058)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202328058 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks, damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202321380)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202321380 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of; repairs to the resident’s back door, the garden fence and back gate at the property. the resident’s complaint.

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Mount Green Housing Association Limited (202205840)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202205840 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of various repairs. The associated complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202347040)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202347040 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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Birmingham City Council (202231252)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202231252 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of his requests for kitchen refurbishment, which the resident believed amounted to discrimination. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Norwich City Council (202338173)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202338173 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks, damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202225937)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202225937 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange application.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202403888)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202403888 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of various communal repairs. The associated complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Colchester City Council (202226334)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202226334 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould affecting the property. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202310579)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202310579 Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the boiler and her request for compensation for gas usage. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202233340)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202233340 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the conduct of its staff member. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Islington Council (202303327)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202303327 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of reports about the balcony doors and the consequent water penetration. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling; and, Record keeping.

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Lewisham Council (202325844)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202325844 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s request to remove a coal bunker from the front hallway.

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London Borough of Brent (202340120)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202340120 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The compliant is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202318405)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202318405 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports about repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Handling of the associated formal complaint. Record keeping with respect to the issues.

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London Borough of Harrow (202344547)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202344547 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202310444)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202310444 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202312620)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202312620 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202326330)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202326330 Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a management transfer. The resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould and the subsequent repairs.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202232604)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202232604 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the back door to her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202318175)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202318175 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of trees blocking her window. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202319152)

20 Oct 2024 Case 202319152 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Great Yarmouth Borough Council (202231188)

18 Oct 2024 Case 202231188 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of; Damp and mould and the subsequent remedial repairs in the property. The claim for damage to the household’s belongings. The management of the tenancy including audits and an alleged breach resulting in allegations of discrimination. The associated complaints.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202128629)

18 Oct 2024 Case 202128629 Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for information on the introduction of a service charge. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202330653)

18 Oct 2024 Case 202330653 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a roof leak. 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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Platform Housing Group Limited (202345356)

18 Oct 2024 Case 202345356 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to repair his windows. Reports of damp and mould. Request to replace his storage heater. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202318447)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202318447 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202345623)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202345623 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for replacement windows and repairs to the external render. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202340713)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202340713 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that her neighbour was: causing noise nuisance. smoking cannabis.

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Harlow District Council (202347550)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202347550 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a mutual exchange.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202313640)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202313640 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak into the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202325559)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202325559 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of rodents in the property. Handling of the resident’s concerns about loft insulation. This investigation also considers the landlord’s record keeping and complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202225388)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202225388 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of blocked access to a communal area. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202307796)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202307796 Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: The level and reasonableness of communal cleaning and management costs payable through the service charge. The standard of cleaning in the communal areas of his block. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.

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Southend-on-Sea City Council (202215902)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202215902 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of window and door replacement work at the resident’s property. Response to the resident’s reports of poor staff conduct. Complaint handling.

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Town and Country Housing (202330045)

17 Oct 2024 Case 202330045 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and the subsequent damp and mould in the former property, including the amount of compensation offered. The associated complaints.

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Camden Council (202344618)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202344618 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould.

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Leeds City Council (202342553)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202342553 Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Longhurst Group Limited (202347088)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202347088 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of damp, mould and the repair of the kitchen cupboards within her property. associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202320944)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202320944 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour. Associated complaint.

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Swindon Borough Council (202226351)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202226351 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s belongings including her disability equipment, following flooding at the property.

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Torus62 Limited (202339057)

16 Oct 2024 Case 202339057 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint regarding damp, mould, and associated repairs.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202403133)

15 Oct 2024 Case 202403133 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord has handled the resident’s reports of damp and mould. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202310055)

15 Oct 2024 Case 202310055 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of service charges for support. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202307967)

15 Oct 2024 Case 202307967 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pest infestation in the property.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202308664)

14 Oct 2024 Case 202308664 Maladministration Financial

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202306125)

14 Oct 2024 Case 202306125 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Request to succeed to her mother’s tenancy. Associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202300045)

11 Oct 2024 Case 202300045 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler and gas pipework. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202219905)

11 Oct 2024 Case 202219905 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s bathroom replacement. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202234702)

11 Oct 2024 Case 202234702 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports regarding works for: Low water pressure at her property. The replacement of her property’s bathroom. Blocked, backed up, and leaking drains and pipework at her property. Missing manhole and electrical socket covers and a mice infestation in her building’s …

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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)