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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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Leeds City Council (202338552)

26 Nov 2025 Case 202338552 Mediation Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202338552 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 November 2025 Background In October 2023 the resident reported damage to […]

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South Kesteven District Council (202334681)

24 Oct 2025 Case 202334681 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202334681 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Kesteven District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 24 October 2025 Background On 28 July 2023 the resident complained […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202326168)

23 Oct 2025 Case 202326168 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202326168 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 October 2025 Background In January 2023 the resident queried the […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202323105)

17 Oct 2025 Case 202323105 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202323105 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 October 2025 Background As part of an adaptation request by the resident, the […]

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Stevenage Borough Council (202314292)

15 Oct 2025 Case 202314292 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202314292 Decision type Investigation Landlord Stevenage Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 15 October 2025 Background The resident reported a leak from the roof along with damp […]

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Charnwood Borough Council (202501861)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202501861 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of drains flooding in the garden of the property.

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Birmingham City Council (202330667)

17 Sep 2025 Case 202330667 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to a gas pipe.

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City of Westminster Council (202310682)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202310682 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak to the property and pest control.

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Waverley Borough Council (202325369)

18 Aug 2025 Case 202325369 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. Her request for reimbursement for her damaged belongings.

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Southend on Sea City Council (202347584)

13 Aug 2025 Case 202347584 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks in the property and subsequent remedial repairs. Reports of a fence repair.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202419019)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202419019 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202419019 Lewisham Council 30 June 2025 Our approach Under our early resolution process, the Ombudsman works with the resident and landlord to explore the issues in dispute, identify the matters that […]

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Haringey London Borough Council (202317845)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202317845 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould as a result of leaks. Handling of subsequent remedial repairs. Complaint handling.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202315837)

21 May 2025 Case 202315837 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of arranging gas service appointments.

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Harlow District Council (202307732)

12 May 2025 Case 202307732 Mediation Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the front door replacement at the resident’s property.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202225014)

31 Jan 2025 Case 202225014 Mediation Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. A vermin infestation in the loft. The level of insulation in the loft.

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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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Severe Maladministration (167) Maladministration (7,085) Partial (6,001) No Maladministration (2,407) Reasonable Redress (1,549) Mediation (250) Outside Jurisdiction (619)

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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)