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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 555
Peabody Trust 533
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Hyde Housing Association Limited 318

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (826) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (555) Peabody Trust (533) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (365) Hyde Housing Association Limited (318) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (318) The Guinness Partnership Limited (306) Southern Housing (288) Southwark Council (271) Notting Hill Genesis (243) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (242)
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6 Oct 2023 Maladministration Harlow District Council (202219873) Case 202219873 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident … 6 Oct 2023 Maladministration Livin Housing Limited (202225907) Case 202225907 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: the housing officer’s handling of anti-social behaviour; the landlord’s decision to serve a breach of tenancy … 6 Oct 2023 Maladministration Orbit Group Limited (202219418) Case 202219418 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of damp, mould and outstanding repairs. This report will … 6 Oct 2023 Maladministration Places for People Group Limited (202217519) Case 202217519 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the tenancy sign-up process. handling of repairs. This service has also investigated … 6 Oct 2023 Maladministration The Guinness Partnership Limited (202214534) Case 202214534 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord's: Handling of repairs to the resident’s front door. Complaint handling. 5 Oct 2023 Maladministration Lambeth Council (202221323) Case 202221323 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs including leaks from a downpipe and blocked guttering. The Ombudsman has … 5 Oct 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Hillingdon (202201619) Case 202201619 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of poor workmanship relating to balcony repairs. 5 Oct 2023 Maladministration Stonewater Limited (202121185) Case 202121185 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the communal areas of the building, … 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration Leeds City Council (202201981) Case 202201981 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of a leak into the resident’s property, and its response to the resident’s request … 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Enfield (202220213) Case 202220213 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property, including: damp in the bedroom, loose windows, … 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202113649) Case 202113649 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints. 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration Sovereign Network Homes (202124797) Case 202124797 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s: record keeping; handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), drug use, and … 4 Oct 2023 Maladministration Torus62 Limited (202232046) Case 202232046 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and; damage … 3 Oct 2023 Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202212612) Case 202212612 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. 3 Oct 2023 Maladministration One Housing Group Limited (202218052) Case 202218052 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of Issues with lighting within the communal parts of … 2 Oct 2023 Maladministration Mansfield District Council (202225350) Case 202225350 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). 2 Oct 2023 Maladministration Southwark Council (202120974) Case 202120974 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the … 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202224159) Case 202224159 · Managing Relations The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: reports of repair for: the kitchen and lounge flooring; the … 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202213502) Case 202213502 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s repair to his boiler; and the subsequent complaint. 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202220652) Case 202220652 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the level of compensation awarded to the resident for the time taken to repair his boiler. … 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration Midland Heart Limited (202214585) Case 202214585 · Financial The complaint is about the redress offered by the landlord following a refund of service charges. 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration Peabody Trust (202208163) Case 202208163 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's query about grounds maintenance. This was following concerns raised about … 30 Sep 2023 Maladministration Torus62 Limited (202204805) Case 202204805 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: an infestation of mice; general repair issues including … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Bristol City Council (202226249) Case 202226249 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance REPORT COMPLAINT 202226249 Bristol City Council 29 September 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Camden Council (202217379) Case 202217379 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of a leak within his property. reports of damp … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207945) Case 202207945 · Estate Management This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould within the resident’s home. Decanting the resident … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Gloucester City Homes Limited (202219320) Case 202219320 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The condition of the property on letting it to the resident. The … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202213272) Case 202213272 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a leak into the property; the water damage in the … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202202560) Case 202202560 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a request that it provide a service charge refund; the associated complaint. 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Hightown Housing Association Limited (202009996) Case 202009996 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of defects in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Hyde Housing Association Limited (202115521) Case 202115521 · Estate Management The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to repairs to the fences and bin store. the associated complaint. 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Leeds City Council (202122232) Case 202122232 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s kitchen replacement and associated works. The landlord’s complaints handling has … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Lewisham Council (202217011) Case 202217011 · Managing Relations This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress and damp and mould in her … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Hackney (202102368) Case 202102368 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The resident’s request for a new bathroom and a new front door. The landlord’s response to … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London Borough of Newham (202115536) Case 202115536 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlords handling of the residents reports of noise nuisance. This investigation has also considered the … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202114384) Case 202114384 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for: A window to be installed in her property. … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202200632) Case 202200632 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of a radiator leak. the loss of hot water and heating. the associated … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202215266) Case 202215266 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler. 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202216196) Case 202216196 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Orbit Group Limited (202207994) Case 202207994 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord following a leak into the leaseholder’s property from the … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Peabody Trust (202122409) Case 202122409 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports about repairs and the condition of the property at … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202311457) Case 202311457 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to a report of a broken fence. The Ombudsman has also considered the … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Southern Housing Group Limited (202216750) Case 202216750 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding remedial works to the cladding of her building … 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Thurrock Council (202223907) Case 202223907 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs and associated damp and mould. 29 Sep 2023 Maladministration Waltham Forest Council (202213576) Case 202213576 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the damp and mould reports. The landlord’s handling of the decant process. … 28 Sep 2023 Maladministration Curo Places Limited (202207832) Case 202207832 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Response to missed and cancelled … 28 Sep 2023 Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202218030) Case 202218030 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: subsidence at the property; the resident’s complaint, including the level of compensation … 28 Sep 2023 Maladministration ‘Johnnie’ Johnson Housing Trust Limited (202124750) Case 202124750 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a poor standard of cleaning and maintenance services … 28 Sep 2023 Maladministration Orbit Housing Association Limited (202110732) Case 202110732 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord's response to a request to remove fly-tipped rubbish from communal areas. The standard of … 28 Sep 2023 Maladministration Southern Housing Group Limited (202126806) Case 202126806 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s reports of mould and ventilation issues within the property. Associated …