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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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Southwark Council (202421746)

7 Jul 2026 Case 202421746 Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202421746 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 7 July 2026 Background The resident complained in April 2024 about damp and […]

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202404776)

1 Jun 2026 Case 202404776 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202404776 Decision type Investigation Landlord Royal Borough Of Greenwich Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 1 June 2026 Background The resident reported repairs to her […]

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202515680)

29 May 2026 Case 202515680 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202515680 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kingston upon Hull City Council Landlord type Local authority Occupancy Assured tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about a wet […]

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London Borough of Hounslow (202519087)

29 May 2026 Case 202519087 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202519087 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hounslow Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat with […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202444157)

29 May 2026 Case 202444157 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202444157 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 29 May 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about […]

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Southwark Council (202501874)

29 May 2026 Case 202501874 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202501874 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 29 May 2026 Background For ease of narration, this report will refer to “the […]

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London Borough of Barnet (202407751)

28 May 2026 Case 202407751 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202407751 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Barnet Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident lives at the property with her children, and […]

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South Kesteven District Council (202413942)

28 May 2026 Case 202413942 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202413942 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Kesteven District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident raised concerns about the […]

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Southwark Council (202529735)

28 May 2026 Case 202529735 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202529735 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a property managed by a tenancy […]

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East Devon District Council (202446740)

27 May 2026 Case 202446740 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202446740 Decision type Investigation Landlord East Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The landlord installed a new bathroom […]

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London Borough of Brent (202410185)

27 May 2026 Case 202410185 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202410185 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Brent Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor […]

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202535597)

27 May 2026 Case 202535597 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202535597 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident reported to the landlord sink blockages in […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202445243)

27 May 2026 Case 202445243 Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202445243 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy SecureTenancy Date 27 May 2026 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours to her landlord in […]

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City of Westminster Council (202528228)

22 May 2026 Case 202528228 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202528228 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Flexible Tenancy Date 22 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a third floor flat. The landlord […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202429967)

22 May 2026 Case 202429967 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429967 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 22 May 2026 Background On 24 June 2023, the resident asked […]

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City of Westminster Council (202453314)

21 May 2026 Case 202453314 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202453314 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 May 2026 Background The resident and his wife (referred […]

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202341851)

20 May 2026 Case 202341851 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202341851 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background The resident reported damp and […]

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London Borough of Havering Council (202502362)

20 May 2026 Case 202502362 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202502362 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Havering Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background The resident has complained about […]

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London Borough of Havering Council (202532414)

20 May 2026 Case 202532414 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202532414 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Havering Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 May 2026 Background In September 2025, the landlord’s […]

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202529839)

18 May 2026 Case 202529839 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202529839 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Tower Hamlets Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 18 May 2026 Background During April 2025 the resident asked […]

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Southwark Council (202437521)

18 May 2026 Case 202437521 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202437521 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat. He reported a […]

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Southwark Council (202440505)

18 May 2026 Case 202440505 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202440505 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident reported mice in the property in July 2023. The landlord […]

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Southwark Council (202503448)

18 May 2026 Case 202503448 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202503448 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southwark Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a 3-storey new build […]

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Wiltshire Council (202504083)

18 May 2026 Case 202504083 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202504083 Decision type Investigation Landlord Wiltshire Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 18 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat. […]

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London Borough of Lambeth (202342503)

15 May 2026 Case 202342503 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202342503 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lambeth Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 May 2026 Background In 2022, the resident reported on […]

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London Borough of Lambeth (202346734)

14 May 2026 Case 202346734 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202346734 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lambeth Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 14 May 2026 Background In July 2023, the resident reported that […]

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London Borough of Lewisham (202424318)

12 May 2026 Case 202424318 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202424318 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lewisham Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure tenancy Date 12 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a first-floor flat. He was unhappy […]

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City of Westminster Council (202528849)

11 May 2026 Case 202528849 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202528849 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 11 May 2026 Background The resident lived in supported housing. […]

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Mid Devon District Council (202402538)

11 May 2026 Case 202402538 Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202402538 Decision type Investigation Landlord Mid Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 11 May 2026 Background The resident lives in a block of flats […]

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London Borough of Barnet (202501018)

8 May 2026 Case 202501018 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202501018 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Barnet Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 8 May 2026 Background The resident is vulnerable because of […]

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202424231)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202424231 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202424231 Decision type Investigation Landlord Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident complained about various maintenance issues in her home, […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202429943)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202429943 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429943 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has experienced drainage blockage and […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202514601)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202514601 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202514601 Decision type Investigation Landlord Haringey London Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a top floor […]

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202520372)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202520372 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202520372 Decision type Investigation Landlord Kingston upon Hull City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background The resident lives at the property with her 2 […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202453391)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202453391 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202453391 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has repeatedly reported water […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202541121)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202541121 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202541121 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background In February 2025, the resident […]

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London Borough of Enfield (202345701)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202345701 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202345701 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Enfield Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has experienced issues about grounds […]

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London Borough of Islington (202400266)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202400266 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202400266 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Islington Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident lives with her partner in […]

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London Borough of Lambeth (202346606)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202346606 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202346606 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lambeth Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background In October 2023, the resident complained […]

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202334996)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202334996 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202334996 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Tower Hamlets Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background In December 2023, the resident reported […]

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202340811)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202340811 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202340811 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Tower Hamlets Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 30 April 2026 Background In November 2023 the resident complained […]

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Milton Keynes City Council (202527577)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202527577 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202527577 Decision type Investigation Landlord Milton Keynes City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident first reported mould in […]

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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (202525255)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202525255 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202525255 Decision type Investigation Landlord Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident lives at the property with her […]

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Uttlesford District Council (202417008)

30 Apr 2026 Case 202417008 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202417008 Decision type Investigation Landlord Uttlesford District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 30 April 2026 Background The resident has lived in a three […]

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London Borough of Ealing (202529241)

29 Apr 2026 Case 202529241 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202529241 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Ealing Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background The resident lives in the property […]

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Redditch Borough Council (202519700)

29 Apr 2026 Case 202519700 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519700 Decision type Investigation Landlord Redditch Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background The resident reported antisocial behaviour (ASB) to […]

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City of Westminster Council (202524395)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202524395 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202524395 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Westminster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 28 April 2026 Background At the time of the complaint the […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202527520)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202527520 Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202527520 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a first […]

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London Borough of Hounslow (202309773)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202309773 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202309773 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Hounslow Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a property […]

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London Borough of Islington (202426038)

28 Apr 2026 Case 202426038 Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202426038 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Islington Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 April 2026 Background The resident lives in a one-bedroom ground floor flat. He […]

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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)