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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202227632)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202227632 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord providing incorrect information about the length of the lease of the resident’s property.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202301182)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202301182 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about the estimated service charges for the period 2023 to 2024. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Torus62 Limited (202309093)

25 Nov 2024 Case 202309093 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's request to: Unblock drain and gutters. Maintain and clean the roof. Replace an outside light at the property. Install a back gate. Maintain an alleyway directly behind his property.

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Leeds Jewish Housing Association Limited (202337294)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202337294 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Pursuance of monies due to him under a court order. Concerns about a standing order on the rent account.

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Places for People Group Limited (202216023)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202216023 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of leaks, damp, and mould. The landlord’s response to reports of pests in the property.

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Portsmouth City Council (202346800)

22 Nov 2024 Case 202346800 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of renovation works to the property. response to reports of damp and mould in the property.

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Leeds City Council (202304762)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202304762 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to charge the resident rent for a new tenancy during the period the property was uninhabitable although: Adaptations were not complete. It had no hot water or gas supply or gas safety certificate.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221860)

20 Nov 2024 Case 202221860 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the loft area following a roof leak. Decision not to repair or replace the worn roofing felt.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202314930)

19 Nov 2024 Case 202314930 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of: damp and mould following the completion of repairs. an overflowing rain pipe. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202304972)

18 Nov 2024 Case 202304972 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Associated formal complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202309564)

15 Nov 2024 Case 202309564 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about:

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Stevenage Borough Council (202222963)

15 Nov 2024 Case 202222963 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the disconnection of the gas supply to the property. a warrant to complete a planned electrical safety inspection and resulting damage to the property. repairs to the boiler and fencing at the property. a request for a disabled parking bay. reports of …

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Midland Heart Limited (202310188)

14 Nov 2024 Case 202310188 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202310188 Midland Heart Limited 14 November 2024 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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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202233311)

13 Nov 2024 Case 202233311 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The increase in service charges for the heating. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to control the level of heating in her property and to be proportionately billed for specific usage.

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Islington Council (202124725)

13 Nov 2024 Case 202124725 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. (ASB) The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202315640)

12 Nov 2024 Case 202315640 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about an ongoing rat infestation.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202336579)

12 Nov 2024 Case 202336579 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about an ongoing rat infestation.

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Orbit Group Limited (202227519)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202227519 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the applicant’s concerns about its handling of its sales process. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Raven Housing Trust Limited (202225542)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202225542 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of cracked ceilings in her property and the associated compensation awarded.

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Southern Housing (202224276)

7 Nov 2024 Case 202224276 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for repairs to a communal fire door.

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Brunelcare (202230790)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202230790 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of its decision to remove wall mounted air fresheners from communal areas in the property, and its refusal to reinstate them.

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Community Gateway Association Limited (202335999)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202335999 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to move to a new property. The landlord handling of reports about staff conduct.

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Great Places Housing Association (202211622)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202211622 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: An unsatisfactory kitchen. Poor drainage in the garden. The lack of a tap in the garden.

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Home Group Limited (202222257)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202222257 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak from the resident’s radiator. Decision not to replace the resident’s carpet. Complaint handling.

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Housing 21 (202228553)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202228553 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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London Borough of Lewisham (202231597)

31 Oct 2024 Case 202231597 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident regarding: Her queries and concerns about major works, including refuse, parking and health and safety issues. The consultation before the major works started. A non-functioning kitchen. The temporary toilet facilities. A lack of heating and hot water. A refusal to …

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202315094)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202315094 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the condition of the rear garden.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202311798)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202311798 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to refuse permission to install a driveway.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202225705)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202225705 No Maladministration Old Home Ownership Issues (not new build) categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to purchase her property using the Right To Buy scheme.

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Stockport Homes Limited (202329004)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202329004 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident's reports of drug use and noise nuisance.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202307467)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202307467 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of antisocial behaviour.

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Arhag Housing Association Limited (202324893)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202324893 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of toxic fumes in the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer.

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Watford Community Housing Trust (202307350)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202307350 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Communal drainage issues Damp and mould.

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Mid Devon District Council (202313082)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202313082 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s decision in response to his request for a replacement of the front door, which the resident considered amounted to discrimination.

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West Kent Housing Association (202307799)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202307799 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to be contacted by phone. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) case. Request to install a partition wall. Associated complaint.

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Acis Group Limited (202229209)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202229209 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about anti social behaviour (ASB) from neighbours.

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The Havebury Housing Partnership (202121218)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202121218 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s: reports about repair issues in her property, including damp and mould; concerns about harassment; complaints handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202219702)

15 Oct 2024 Case 202219702 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s request for external wall insulation (EWI). complaint handling.

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ForHousing Limited (202344987)

14 Oct 2024 Case 202344987 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Decision to remove a padlock on a communal gate.

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London Borough of Islington (202343021)

11 Oct 2024 Case 202343021 No Maladministration Old Tenants Behaviour categories

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

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Flagship Housing Group Limited (202310430)

10 Oct 2024 Case 202310430 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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Mosscare St. Vincent’s Housing Group Limited (202306383)

4 Oct 2024 Case 202306383 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Red Kite Community Housing Limited (202302754)

2 Oct 2024 Case 202302754 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests in the loft of the property.

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Islington Council (202331972)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202331972 No Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s handling of repairs (including water leaks, issues with electrics, and pests). The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould.

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Kirklees Council (202327383)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202327383 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) including harassment from his neighbour and the housing officer’s conduct. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202212275)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202212275 No Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202226713)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202226713 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by her neighbours. The landlord’s handling of damp and mould at her previous property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202300145)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202300145 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s consultation with the resident relating to: A change in service delivery partner. Cyclical external painting works.

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Town and Country Housing (202345213)

30 Sep 2024 Case 202345213 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s shared ownership property sale during a period that she reported domestic abuse.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202323915)

26 Sep 2024 Case 202323915 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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

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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

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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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