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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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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202201378)

22 Dec 2023 Case 202201378 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: its handling of her ASB reports. its decision to extend the introductory tenancy.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202203707)

22 Dec 2023 Case 202203707 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for reimbursement of her service charge. Concerns regarding gas safety at the property. Snagging reports.

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Incommunities Limited (202128086)

21 Dec 2023 Case 202128086 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that: She has been overcharged rent. She has been charged grounds maintenance for services not received. Her signature was forged on her tenancy agreements.

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Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (202216191)

21 Dec 2023 Case 202216191 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Peabody Trust (202208366)

20 Dec 2023 Case 202208366 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about his service charges. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202212784)

19 Dec 2023 Case 202212784 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a transfer.

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Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202207011)

18 Dec 2023 Case 202207011 No Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of issues with bin store maintenance. The resident’s reports of drug dealing from a neighbouring property. The resident’s concerns about communal window cleaning and grounds maintenance. The resident’s request that the landlord remove signage from the building and …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202212445)

8 Dec 2023 Case 202212445 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of structural noise issues with the property.

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Nottingham City Council (202318633)

8 Dec 2023 Case 202318633 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to be re-housed. concerns about staff conduct . reported repairs and the condition of the property at the time it was let to the resident. associated complaints.

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Nottingham City Homes Limited (202318636)

8 Dec 2023 Case 202318636 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to be re-housed. Concerns about staff conduct . Reported repairs and the condition of the property at the time it was let to the resident. Associated complaints.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202216455)

7 Dec 2023 Case 202216455 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the decision to decommission the resident’s property; the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rehousing concerns.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202205293)

7 Dec 2023 Case 202205293 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s; Handling of the repair of a leak. Handling of the repair of the communal entrance door. Handling of the resident’s reports about antisocial behaviour. Communication with the resident regarding rent arrears.

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High Peak Borough Council (202219918)

1 Dec 2023 Case 202219918 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to install a solid fuel heating system and a pizza oven with associated covering structure.

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202216115)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202216115 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the kitchen flooring leading to a leak from within the property. A pest infestation within the property. The resident being moved into temporary accommodation. Reports by the resident that his fridge was broken, and carpets stained.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202233454)

30 Nov 2023 Case 202233454 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of excess cold in a single-storey side extension. The resident’s mutual exchange application. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) made by the resident.

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Aster Group Limited (202210364)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202210364 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Blackpool Council (202122535)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202122535 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to seek possession of the resident’s home. Handling of a Right to Buy application. Decision to continue to charge rent while seeking possession of the property .

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The Abbeyfield Society (202205203)

29 Nov 2023 Case 202205203 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint was about: The landlord's response to the resident’s concerns about the use of a stair lift in the property. The landlord's response to the resident’s concerns about emergency fire escape lighting being left on permanently. The landlord's response to the resident’s reports that a member of staff had …

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202125082)

27 Nov 2023 Case 202125082 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication in relation to the resident’s fire safety concerns within the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202207355)

24 Nov 2023 Case 202207355 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s privacy concerns and his request that it increase the height of the boundary fence.

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Trent & Dove Housing Limited (202201785)

24 Nov 2023 Case 202201785 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from his neighbour.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202215660)

10 Nov 2023 Case 202215660 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s decision to terminate his tenancy due to concerns about antisocial behaviour (ASB) and damp and mould at the property.

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Silva Homes Limited (202224990)

10 Nov 2023 Case 202224990 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries about service charges.

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Moat Homes Limited (202115124)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202115124 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour’s property.

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South Tyneside Council (202119436)

7 Nov 2023 Case 202119436 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s management of repairs within the property including cancelled repair requests, damp remedial works, and a replacement kitchen. The landlord’s handling of reports of staff misconduct.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202300292)

6 Nov 2023 Case 202300292 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). the associated complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Council (202226420)

6 Nov 2023 Case 202226420 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of The resident’s reports of a foul smell in the property. The associated complaint.

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Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202209115)

3 Nov 2023 Case 202209115 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of noise disturbance and antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Midland Heart Limited (202219803)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202219803 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of her housing officer. This Service has decided to consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Ocean Housing Limited (202220564)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202220564 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about parking arrangements.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202219328)

31 Oct 2023 Case 202219328 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould. The landlord’s decision not to award compensation for damaged goods.

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Origin Housing Limited (202220930)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202220930 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202220930 Origin Housing 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 case. […]

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202220104)

30 Oct 2023 Case 202220104 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns with the proposed heating system replacement.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202124142)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202124142 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the information provided by the landlord in relation to parking at the resident’s property.

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202213335)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202213335 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to replace his floor covering and underlay.

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One Housing Group Limited (202201852)

27 Oct 2023 Case 202201852 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould problems in parts of the resident’s home. The landlord’s contractors not taking covid precautions.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202202539)

26 Oct 2023 Case 202202539 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about how the viewing for her property was arranged. The resident’s concerns about the condition of her windows and French doors and her request to the landlord to have these repaired or replaced .

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South Liverpool Homes Limited (202214749)

23 Oct 2023 Case 202214749 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204056)

18 Oct 2023 Case 202204056 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202204056 Clarion Housing Association Limited 18 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202210164)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202210164 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the request for an allocated disabled parking space.

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202207340)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202207340 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for better communal lighting and the current communal door to be replaced by a metal door and a fob entry system. This Service will also look at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202127006)

13 Oct 2023 Case 202127006 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlords: Decision not to further investigate the resident’s complaint from November 2018. The associated complaint.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202116972)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202116972 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: Components of the resident’s service charge. The landlord’s conduct towards the resident in carrying out its housing management functions.

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Teign Housing (202113413)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202113413 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour, and; the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour from his neighbour.

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Wealden District Council (202120942)

10 Oct 2023 Case 202120942 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's request for a fence so he can have a guide dog.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215486)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202215486 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202215486 Clarion Housing Association Limited 6 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 case. This […]

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North Tyneside Council (202301137)

6 Oct 2023 Case 202301137 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of upgrade works to the resident’s kitchen.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202121410)

4 Oct 2023 Case 202121410 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange.

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Trent & Dove Housing Limited (202200745)

2 Oct 2023 Case 202200745 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202222022)

29 Sep 2023 Case 202222022 No Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: A previous agreement regarding contractors attending the resident’s property. External decorating to windows and doors as part of its major works programme. Repairs to the front and rear doors. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s 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.

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)