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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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Two Rivers Housing (202010606)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202010606 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the roof and guttering including its response to reports of resulting mould.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202106370)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202106370 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202106370 Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council 30 November 2021 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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Wolverhampton City Council (202011973)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202011973 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Aster Communities (202101249)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202101249 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord moving the resident from her previous property and its response to concerns that the new property was unsuitable.

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Birmingham City Council (202007856)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202007856 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Birmingham City Council (202011900)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202011900 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of various ASB-related issues involving his neighbours.

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Harlow District Council (202109828)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202109828 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about:

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Leicester City Council (202014036)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202014036 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlord’s response to concerns about outstanding repairs at the property.

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Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202110343)

29 Nov 2021 Case 202110343 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding: contractors attending during the COVID-19 pandemic. the level of contact from its contractors. Her personal information being shared.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202106344)

27 Nov 2021 Case 202106344 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The information given to the resident relating to rent arears in relation to her request for rehousing. The landlord’s allocation of the resident’s banding for rehousing.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202107564)

27 Nov 2021 Case 202107564 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Derwent Housing Association Limited (202015548)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202015548 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of mould in the property; the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the resident’s request for a property transfer; a notice to quit it issued to the resident.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202005637)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202005637 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff during a phone call on 24 August 2020. The landlord’s communication with the resident about her reports of issues with her neighbours.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202102149)

26 Nov 2021 Case 202102149 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The comments made by the landlord’s staff, about the resident, to the occupiers of the property next door.

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Aster Group Limited (202111598)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202111598 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Home Group Limited (202015585)

25 Nov 2021 Case 202015585 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about: the landlord refusing her father access into her property during the covid pandemic. the landlord’s failure to act accordingly in line with the Equality Act 2010. the landlord’s handling of her complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202010354)

24 Nov 2021 Case 202010354 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident has complained about the landlord's investigation of and response to his: reports of being disturbed by impact noise from the flat above because of uncovered wooden or laminate flooring. reports about his neighbour's threatening behaviour and barking dogs.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202012797)

22 Nov 2021 Case 202012797 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and his request for a management transfer.

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Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202015579)

19 Nov 2021 Case 202015579 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports concerning multiple outstanding repair issues at the property prior to April 2021.

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Harlow District Council (202100729)

19 Nov 2021 Case 202100729 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about hazardous items being left in communal areas.

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Notting Hill Genesis (201811579)

19 Nov 2021 Case 201811579 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Excessive heat in the property. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property. The issuing of a Notice of Seeking Possession. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orbit Group Limited (202009649)

19 Nov 2021 Case 202009649 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s management move. Response to the resident’s concerns about the cost of heating at the property. Response to the resident’s concerns about a safeguarding matter being raised. Response to the resident’s concerns about a contact restriction.

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Peabody Trust (202108578)

19 Nov 2021 Case 202108578 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The formal complaint into the matter.

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Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (202103100)

19 Nov 2021 Case 202103100 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the heating system in the property.

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Orbit Group Limited (202013201)

18 Nov 2021 Case 202013201 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the installation of a trellis on a neighbouring property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202013546)

17 Nov 2021 Case 202013546 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident has complaint about the landlord’s handling of a pigeon infestation and related works to his roof.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202017448)

16 Nov 2021 Case 202017448 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that the property is too cold – due to the location and operation of the Auto Opening Vent (AOV) system.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202003307)

16 Nov 2021 Case 202003307 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request to succeed her late father’s tenancy. concerns about the condition of her late father’s property. concerns about repairs at her property including damp and mould.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202010149)

12 Nov 2021 Case 202010149 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202010149 Anchor Hanover Group 12 November 2021 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 is […]

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Arun District Council (202009397)

12 Nov 2021 Case 202009397 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report in relation to her upstairs toilet. The resident’s request for compensation for reported damage to her rugs. The resident’s report of a damp kitchen floor.

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202016168)

11 Nov 2021 Case 202016168 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s reports in relation to his water cylinder and other repairs and the resident’s request for compensation. The landlord’s complaint handling (including the resident's report of a breach of his confidentiality by the landlord).

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202108668)

11 Nov 2021 Case 202108668 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Salix Homes Limited (202016108)

11 Nov 2021 Case 202016108 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

This complaint is about the landlord's refusal of the resident’s request to either succeed to, or transfer into, her late mother's property.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202105824)

10 Nov 2021 Case 202105824 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy. How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of repairs required to the walls and a boundary fence. The landlord’s decision not to reimburse the resident for work to replaster the walls and replace the doors …

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202100919)

10 Nov 2021 Case 202100919 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs following leaks in the resident’s home.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202014974)

9 Nov 2021 Case 202014974 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for re-housing. The landlord’s associated complaint handling. The landlord changing its housing allocation policy.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202108504)

8 Nov 2021 Case 202108504 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s concerns regarding the condition of the property’s back door and the landlord’s handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202012379)

8 Nov 2021 Case 202012379 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Southwark Council (202015389)

8 Nov 2021 Case 202015389 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: A water leak into the property reported by the resident in April 2019. A water leak into the property reported by the resident in August 2020. The formal complaint into these matters.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202016990)

8 Nov 2021 Case 202016990 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the way the landlord considered the complainant’s application for housing and its handling of the complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202011584)

8 Nov 2021 Case 202011584 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a rodent infestation.

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Citizen Housing (202015791)

5 Nov 2021 Case 202015791 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202015791 Citizen Housing 5 November 2021 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 is set […]

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (202009452)

5 Nov 2021 Case 202009452 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The local authority’s decision to allocate the property to the resident and the conduct of the Allocations Officer. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding the safety of the electrical, water, drainage, and heating systems. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202105544)

4 Nov 2021 Case 202105544 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of no heating and hot water in the property. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202004239)

2 Nov 2021 Case 202004239 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a staff member closed her complaint with the Ombudsman untruthfully. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202103372)

1 Nov 2021 Case 202103372 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of staff conduct during a telephone call in May 2020. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of staff conduct during an inspection on 13 January 2021. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a contractor attending her …

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Housing Solutions (202108252)

1 Nov 2021 Case 202108252 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that one of the bedrooms in her property was too small to be classed as a bedroom. The level of rent charged by the landlord to the resident based on the number of bedrooms in the property. The resident’s …

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One Housing Group Limited (202009670)

1 Nov 2021 Case 202009670 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns regarding delays in the sales process to sell the property. Response to a leak into the property. Complaint handling.

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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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