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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 555
Peabody Trust 533
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 488
Sanctuary Housing Association 365
Hyde Housing Association Limited 318

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (826) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (555) Peabody Trust (533) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (365) Hyde Housing Association Limited (318) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (318) The Guinness Partnership Limited (306) Southern Housing (288) Southwark Council (271) Notting Hill Genesis (243) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (242)
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18 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Ealing Council (202004088) Case 202004088 · Occupancy Rights The complaint refers to: The Landlord’s decision not to allow the Resident’s daughter to succeed the tenancy. The Landlord’s handling … 18 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Leeds City Council (201902442) Case 201902442 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour including its communication with the resident. 18 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Wandsworth Council (202000746) Case 202000746 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of internal repairs to the property, including delays in completing repairs, poor communication … 13 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Leeds City Council (201912704) Case 201912704 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the rear door, kitchen, window … 12 Jan 2021 No Maladministration West Northamptonshire Council (201915625) Case 201915625 · Old Compensation categories The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of missing belongings. 11 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Haringey Council (202003505) Case 202003505 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak coming from the property above her … 8 Jan 2021 No Maladministration Southwark Council (201703942) Case 201703942 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about how the landlord: Responded to reports of anti social behaviour (ASB) Handled an emergency rehousing request 24 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Brentwood Borough Council (202002909) Case 202002909 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s application for disability adaptations to her property. 24 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202003436) Case 202003436 The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of boundary issues between the resident’s and her neighbour’s … 23 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Lambeth Council (201912623) Case 201912623 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour. 23 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Lambeth Council (201915129) Case 201915129 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour by his neighbour. 23 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Westminster City Council (201815568) Case 201815568 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the cost and efficiency of the heating system … 22 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Hounslow Council (201911783) Case 201911783 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application under its mutual exchange process Its decision not to … 16 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Swindon Borough Council (201916176) Case 201916176 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for succession of her late mother’s tenancy. 10 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Southampton City Council (201913487) Case 201913487 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the way the landlord dealt with the resident’s: report of a leak in his property in … 9 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Kingston upon Thames Council (201914479) Case 201914479 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The resident complains about the landlord’s response to her concerns about the fire exit door at the property. 7 Dec 2020 No Maladministration Kingston upon Thames Council (202000332) Case 202000332 · Local Authority / ALMO or TMO The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to appoint her current single point of contact (SPOC) and the poor service …