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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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One Manchester Limited (202128661)

20 Dec 2022 Case 202128661 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: A rent arrears letter sent to the resident in December 2021. the landlord’s handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Thurrock Council (202104511)

19 Dec 2022 Case 202104511 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about its communal service provision.

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Thurrock Council (202202354)

19 Dec 2022 Case 202202354 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Incommunities Limited (202209486)

16 Dec 2022 Case 202209486 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports regarding a rat infestation in her property and the associated repairs. The associated complaint and communications.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202109170)

15 Dec 2022 Case 202109170 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s Right to Buy (RTB) application.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202121470)

15 Dec 2022 Case 202121470 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of a rodent infestation; complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202115661)

9 Dec 2022 Case 202115661 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Flooring in the property. A tree in the garden of the property. The shower at the property.

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Sheffield City Council (202108956)

9 Dec 2022 Case 202108956 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance from neighbouring properties. The resident’s concerns about its housing officers.

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202126833)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202126833 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to remove trees from a garden area outside the resident’s property.

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202109037)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202109037 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to: outstanding bathroom repairs Condition of the radiators Damp and mould External garden works

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The Extracare Charitable Trust (202205621)

8 Dec 2022 Case 202205621 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s concerns about the emergency lighting in her property. Response to the resident’s request for compensation.

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Midland Heart Limited (202128494)

7 Dec 2022 Case 202128494 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The landlord’s response to the resident’s related request for compensation.

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202107083)

6 Dec 2022 Case 202107083 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's management of gas safety issues arising from the boiler at the property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202104974)

29 Nov 2022 Case 202104974 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: response to the resident’s complaint about the level of and an increase to their service charges. handling of queries regarding the rent account. request for a breakdown of the service charge. complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Affordable Housing Limited (202207477)

29 Nov 2022 Case 202207477 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision to decline the resident’s request to install a shower. The associated formal complaint into the matter.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202106556)

28 Nov 2022 Case 202106556 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise nuisance. The conduct of its staff.

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Tamworth Borough Council (202207084)

28 Nov 2022 Case 202207084 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for its debris removal recharge to her after she left her former property to be withdrawn.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202013561)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202013561 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s anti-social behaviour reports. Anti-social reports made about the resident.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202203771)

25 Nov 2022 Case 202203771 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance from the flat above.

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Peabody Trust (202115463)

23 Nov 2022 Case 202115463 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the: Maintenance and tests of the equipment to prevent legionella disease. Communication about the fire alarm system. The service charge for the works to the fire alarm system. The related complaint.

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Ipswich Borough Council (202118420)

22 Nov 2022 Case 202118420 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complains about the condition of the property upon assignment by mutual exchange. This resident has also complaint about the landlord’s subsequent handling of repairs.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202200407)

21 Nov 2022 Case 202200407 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about her blocked kitchen sink.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015276)

18 Nov 2022 Case 202015276 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of external redecoration works to the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Aster Group Limited (202205670)

16 Nov 2022 Case 202205670 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about signs in communal areas. the associated complaint.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202108897)

15 Nov 2022 Case 202108897 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request that it test the bathroom walls for asbestos.

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Jigsaw Homes Tameside (202108371)

14 Nov 2022 Case 202108371 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to asbestos being identified at the resident’s property.

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Cotman Housing Association Limited (202016991)

13 Nov 2022 Case 202016991 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s application to be rehoused.

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One Manchester Limited (202205834)

13 Nov 2022 Case 202205834 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202102182)

11 Nov 2022 Case 202102182 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns that that the landlord has withheld consent for adaptations works to be carried out.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202108787)

9 Nov 2022 Case 202108787 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for succession to the tenancy at the property.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202208049)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202208049 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the replacement of a communal fence outside the resident’s property.

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Sedgemoor District Council (202206650)

8 Nov 2022 Case 202206650 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of bed bugs at the property.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202123935)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202123935 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the energy efficiency of the property and her request for insulation.

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Waltham Forest Council (202201036)

7 Nov 2022 Case 202201036 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of not having an allocated parking space. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Newham Council (202123428)

4 Nov 2022 Case 202123428 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: overcrowding; damp and mould; the replacement of her kitchen; pest infestations. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202006766)

4 Nov 2022 Case 202006766 No Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The resident’s intercom being intentionally switched off by staff. Concierge staff leaving bins in communal areas and blocking access. Emails from concierge staff to residents that the resident found threatening. An incident of a loss of electric …

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Town and Country Housing (202204916)

4 Nov 2022 Case 202204916 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The suitability of the support offered to the resident during the repair works to the lift. The landlord’s handling of the gas safety check.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202013898)

3 Nov 2022 Case 202013898 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for: Adaptations to the property. Removal of garden debris.

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Broadland Housing Association Limited (202200995)

2 Nov 2022 Case 202200995 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of issues with her boiler and a mouse infestation; concerns about its staff member’s conduct, in particular the advice provided on the condition of her property.

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YMCA St Paul’s Group (202125060)

1 Nov 2022 Case 202125060 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: disposal of the resident's possessions and the subsequent level of compensation offered; complaints handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202106822)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202106822 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of Anti Social Behaviour (“ASB”) by a neighbour. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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London Borough of Hackney (202114496)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202114496 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to succeed the tenancy of the property.

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Peabody Trust (201910758)

31 Oct 2022 Case 201910758 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about the heating system and the removal of a solar panel connected to this. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (202114643)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202114643 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance from a neighbour. Repair to a leak in the resident’s property. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202124118)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202124118 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202116739)

28 Oct 2022 Case 202116739 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The major works at her property. Her decant from the property whilst works progressed.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202205649)

28 Oct 2022 Case 202205649 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: a missed repairs appointment; the conduct of a staff member and the damage caused to the resident’s personal belongings.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202106206)

27 Oct 2022 Case 202106206 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs needed at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a transfer to a suitable property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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South Derbyshire District Council (202012512)

21 Oct 2022 Case 202012512 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. The landlord’s decision to issue the resident with a tenancy warning.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202113202)

21 Oct 2022 Case 202113202 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s property move.

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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

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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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