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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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202124748)

22 Dec 2023 Case 202124748 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), including racial harassment.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202209592)

22 Dec 2023 Case 202209592 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The resident’s concerns about the fencing at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202227434)

22 Dec 2023 Case 202227434 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak within her property and the compensation amount offered.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (202201020)

20 Dec 2023 Case 202201020 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of various repairs in the property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202124025)

20 Dec 2023 Case 202124025 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlords response to the residents reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). The landlords handling of the associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202221054)

20 Dec 2023 Case 202221054 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the balcony door.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202218565)

20 Dec 2023 Case 202218565 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and subsequent damage to the resident’s belongings. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202114998)

19 Dec 2023 Case 202114998 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of an ongoing pigeons’ infestation. Response to the resident’s concerns of the difference between the service charge actuals and estimates for year 2020/2021 and the service charge increase. Associated complaint handling.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202120596)

19 Dec 2023 Case 202120596 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of collapsed ceilings, heating and hot water failures, plumbing blockages, leaks, unsanitary living conditions, and related repairs; associated complaint and compensation claim.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202227017)

18 Dec 2023 Case 202227017 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202119260)

18 Dec 2023 Case 202119260 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leak into the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202234533)

18 Dec 2023 Case 202234533 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould problems in his home.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202203929)

15 Dec 2023 Case 202203929 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about his service charges. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202200962)

14 Dec 2023 Case 202200962 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns: about service charges and that he is being charged for services he does not receive; he was advised incorrectly he was in rent arrears; over the landlord’s staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202310)

4 Dec 2023 Case 202202310 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould issues around the bedroom windows and associated damage to the wall and windowsill. Reports concerning the communal areas including the solar panels being defective and not good value for money, and concerns about the lifespan …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202126500)

1 Dec 2023 Case 202126500 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak and subsequent handling of repairs to the ceiling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Elim Housing Association Limited (202217527)

1 Dec 2023 Case 202217527 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202216223)

1 Dec 2023 Case 202216223 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The refurbishment of the kitchen. The resident’s concerns about the conduct of its contractors. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202300440)

1 Dec 2023 Case 202300440 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of leaks. Handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen.

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Connect Housing Association Limited (202207740)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202207740 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of Anti-social Behaviour (ASB). Complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202128398)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202128398 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about her boundary wall. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about her neighbour’s fence. The landlord’s response to repair issues reported by the resident. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202205351)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202205351 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of several repair issues. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202208663)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202208663 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of damp and mould. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of wet room and boiler repairs. The landlord's complaint handling.

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Warrington Housing Association Limited (202115582)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202115582 Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: planned maintenance (replacement of kitchen, bathroom, central heating system and re-wiring). repairs to the central heating system. the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202121522)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202121522 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s handling of: Its communication not being disability friendly. A complaint made about a member of staff on 24 December 2020. Unscheduled welfare visits. The suitability of the property allocated by the local council. The sign up and move in process. …

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202125231)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202125231 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing leaks in the property. Outstanding repairs in the property caused by the leaks. The resident’s complaint.

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Rooftop Housing Association Limited (202200131)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202200131 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a broken window, a seized hot water tap, and that her kitchen was in a state of disrepair. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the main entrance door to the block of flats was insecure and …

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202203800)

28 Nov 2023 Case 202203800 Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Water leaks into the resident’s flat. The associated complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202223139)

28 Nov 2023 Case 202223139 Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202223139 Wandle Housing Association Limited 28 November 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202124591)

27 Nov 2023 Case 202124591 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the condition of the resident’s new home. The landlord's refusal to carry out work to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling in this case.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202208784)

15 Nov 2023 Case 202208784 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to reports of a leak from the resident's toilet. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leak from the property above. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202223775)

8 Nov 2023 Case 202223775 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the communal front door and entry system.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202210353)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202210353 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour by her neighbour. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202220067)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202220067 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a roof leak, damp and mould and damaged belongings at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215200)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202215200 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents concerns regarding the safety of the cladding at her property. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the residents complaint.

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Estuary Housing Association Limited (202218007)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202218007 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of major works. Complaints handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202224898)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202224898 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: repairs to the resident’s leaking roof; the associated complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202221259)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202221259 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the roof of the resident’s property. Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. Handling of the resident’s reports of inappropriate staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202008234)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202008234 Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202008234 Clarion Housing Association Limited 30 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited (202126515)

23 Oct 2023 Case 202126515 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202126515 Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited 23 October 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]

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St Mungo Community Housing Association (202114501)

19 Oct 2023 Case 202114501 Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rent account and its response to her request to write off rent arrears. The resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202202489)

17 Oct 2023 Case 202202489 Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the safety of the communal staircase; Handling of repairs to the roof of the building; Landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage to the ceilings in her property; Recordkeeping and information management; Complaint management.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202210236)

17 Oct 2023 Case 202210236 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of, and communication about, reports of outstanding repairs at the property specifically the pigeon proofing of the balcony and a broken vent in the bathroom. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202209778)

16 Oct 2023 Case 202209778 Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about communal repairs and communal cleaning. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Tuntum Housing Association Limited (202119295)

16 Oct 2023 Case 202119295 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: voluntary right to buy (VRTB) purchase of her property, repairs and other matters relevant to the process; associated complaints.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202211672)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202211672 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the residents reports of ASB, noise disturbance and racial abuse. The landlord’s handling of the residents request to be transferred to another property. This Service has chosen to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202105513)

9 Oct 2023 Case 202105513 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the window replacement works. Response to a leak affecting the property and the associated internal damage. Handling of the formal complaint in relation to the above mentioned matters.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202113649)

4 Oct 2023 Case 202113649 Maladministration 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.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202224159)

30 Sep 2023 Case 202224159 Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: reports of repair for: the kitchen and lounge flooring; the cistern; the chipped sink and bath; the broken gate; damp and mould; the skirting board; and the subsequent complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207945)

29 Sep 2023 Case 202207945 Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould within the resident’s home. Decanting the resident into temporary accommodation. Reports of pigeons nesting and defecating on the property. Reports of a neighbour’s overgrown garden. The resident’s concerns regarding an external boundary wall. The associated complaint.

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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.

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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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