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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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Nottingham City Council (202318700)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202318700 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak. Handling of the formal complaint.

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Thanet District Council (202320019)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202320019 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s query about the size of his property in 2023.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202327211)

30 Apr 2025 Case 202327211 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns about the landlord’s handling of his rent account.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202314858)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202314858 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202314858 Lambeth Council 29 April 2025 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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Vico Homes Limited (202317286)

29 Apr 2025 Case 202317286 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s allocation of a property which the resident did not believe was safe, and its response when she moved out.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202326472)

25 Apr 2025 Case 202326472 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202326472 Yorkshire Housing Limited 25 April 2025 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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bpha Limited (202312405)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202312405 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to the resident’s complaint about: His concerns with the new communal heating system. The quality of the new windows installed during the refurbishment of the building.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202326450)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202326450 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concern that a recording device was installed in his bathroom without his notice. Associated formal complaint and the level of compensation offered.

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Swindon Borough Council (202321619)

24 Apr 2025 Case 202321619 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her report of Anti Social Behaviour (ASB).

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Citizen Housing (202417758)

23 Apr 2025 Case 202417758 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for compensation for damage to her belongings caused by damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Medway Council (202313199)

22 Apr 2025 Case 202313199 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of flooring repairs.

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Citizen Housing (202321963)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202321963 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak causing damp and mould at the property. Complaint handling.

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City of Doncaster Council (202320184)

17 Apr 2025 Case 202320184 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The delays in its out of hours telephone number being answered. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202338588)

16 Apr 2025 Case 202338588 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for trees to be cut back.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202315156)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202315156 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of concerns about the neighbour’s camera doorbell.

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City of Doncaster Council (202341833)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202341833 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports that the shower was not working when the property was let.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202337994)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202337994 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a fire alarm setting off.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202346635)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202346635 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a radiator not heating properly.

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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202347341)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202347341 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s queries concerning the accuracy of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment carried out to the property.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202417344)

15 Apr 2025 Case 202417344 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Barnet (202322862)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202322862 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB). Excessive noise transference from the property above.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202322850)

11 Apr 2025 Case 202322850 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for a missed appointment.

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Amplius Living (202334124)

10 Apr 2025 Case 202334124 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak and damp and mould. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202231369)

9 Apr 2025 Case 202231369 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: poor staff conduct anti-social behaviour (ASB)

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202419152)

9 Apr 2025 Case 202419152 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of bedbugs in the property.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202327207)

4 Apr 2025 Case 202327207 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports that the resident’s windows had not been cleaned for 2 years.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225736)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202225736 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s repair requests relating to the doors, heating system and toilets in the property. The resident’s request for a move on medical grounds. The associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202318263)

1 Apr 2025 Case 202318263 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the bins are not being placed in the correct area and the area is not being properly maintained. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Curo Places Limited (202317590)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202317590 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the car parking facilities on his estate.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202233149)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202233149 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the previous landlord had given her consent to install a driveway.

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London Borough of Havering Council (202416725)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202416725 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Regenda Limited (202323400)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202323400 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's request for a refund of costs incurred when moving out of her previous property following anti-social behaviour.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202327955)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202327955 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for replacement flooring.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202318587)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318587 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the termination of the tenancy, which resulted in rent arrears under the former tenancy. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202413355)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202413355 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Damp and mould. The resident’s request for further loft insulation. Damaged tiles and skirting board in the toilet. Blown windows. A trip hazard between the lounge and the kitchen. The resident’s request for the landlord to jet wash the external front of …

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Great Places Housing Association (202329756)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202329756 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about: The managing agent’s handling of the resident’s initial enquiry about subletting the property. The resident’s report that the council discouraged him from applying for the right to buy the property. The managing agent’s handling of the resident’s request to be compensated for his reports of financial …

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Derby City Council (202321778)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202321778 No Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that his carpet had been damaged during his bathroom refurbishment.

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Midland Heart Limited (202315369)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202315369 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. The resident’s rent account. The associated complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202340007)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202340007 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about dogs barking at a neighbouring property.

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London Borough of Brent (202325341)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202325341 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The level of caretaking services provided. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202206513)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206513 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp, mould, water ingress, and its handling of the associated repairs. Boundary changes in the communal garden. Reports of antisocial behaviour.

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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202323272)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202323272 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to install an electrical vehicle (EV) charging point to the property.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202206352)

26 Mar 2025 Case 202206352 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks in the property and the subsequent damage caused.

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Accent Housing Limited (202322132)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202322132 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a fire being caused by a contractor.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202324786)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202324786 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour. Reports it disclosed unauthorised information to her healthcare provider. Request for a new tenancy agreement. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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The Abbeyfield Society (202332725)

25 Mar 2025 Case 202332725 No Maladministration Abbeyfield

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for reimbursement of costs relating to relocation, due to the closure of the home.

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Babergh District Council (202314102)

24 Mar 2025 Case 202314102 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to allow the applicant to succeed his late mother’s tenancy.

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London Borough of Harrow (202324259)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202324259 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the removal of asbestos floor tiles from the resident’s flat.

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One Housing Group Limited (202323952)

21 Mar 2025 Case 202323952 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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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)