Source · Ombudsman casework

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.

Showing 168 of 18,103 decisions matching "london"

Decisions

Most recent first

London Borough of Ealing (202231142)

25 Jul 2024 Case 202231142 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reported damp and mould at the property. Handling of the resident’s request to be rehomed

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202308819)

19 Jul 2024 Case 202308819 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs following a leak to the bedroom. Reports of repairs to the windows. Reports of recurring boiler failures resulting in loss of heating and hot water. Reports of pest infestations. Concerns about bare concrete floors in the property. …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202229276)

29 May 2024 Case 202229276 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of an inadequate hot water system. Request for a replacement boiler.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202108819)

29 Feb 2024 Case 202108819 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlords response to the resident’s reports of repair to his property. The landlords response to the resident’s concerns of its use of the sinking fund.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hillingdon (202204024)

28 Feb 2024 Case 202204024 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the thermostat, radiators, and boiler. The resident’s associated complaint and compensation request.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

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.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

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.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

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.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202123362)

1 Sep 2023 Case 202123362 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s requirement that the resident sell their caravan prior to exchange of contracts for the purchase of their shared ownership property. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s communication and complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202124242)

30 Aug 2023 Case 202124242 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the leaseholder’s concerns about its ground rent and lease extension practices; Complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212381)

8 Aug 2023 Case 202212381 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to remove a shower cubicle and install a bath in her property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the formal complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202118974)

31 Jul 2023 Case 202118974 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of the lack of heating and hot water. Various repair reports regarding the property. Reports of fly-tipping. Request to move to an alternative property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202200127)

28 Jun 2023 Case 202200127 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of her neighbours’ smoke entering her home; reports of various repairs and historical anti-social behaviour; the associated complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202107935)

31 May 2023 Case 202107935 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the time taken to complete the sale of the resident's property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202114994)

30 May 2023 Case 202114994 No Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about its effective management of water tanks (including maintenance and whether an alternative supply should be provided); the resident’s queries about the service charges for the water tanks; communication and complaints handling related to the above two issues.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Barnet (202104957)

30 May 2023 Case 202104957 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise from the pipes in the property. Defects to the door entry system and the rear communal door. Cleaning issues in relation to the communal areas. Other defects to the communal areas of the block. The removal of …

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hackney (202004917)

22 May 2023 Case 202004917 No Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request for compensation following the flooding of her property, and. related repairs to the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Harrow (202112709)

3 May 2023 Case 202112709 No Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The resident’s allegation that the landlord breached General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the conduct of its staff member.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202110720)

27 Apr 2023 Case 202110720 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication with the leaseholder about its insurance cover. The landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s request that he be reimbursed by the landlord for loss of rental income and the cost of re-installation of the property’s electrical supply.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202101343)

20 Apr 2023 Case 202101343 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould and the residents subsequent request for compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202204734)

31 Mar 2023 Case 202204734 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the wait time for a direct let move. The landlord’s complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Brent (202203503)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202203503 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of vibration and humming in her home.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hackney (202209118)

24 Mar 2023 Case 202209118 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of remedial works following a wet room leak.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202002926)

28 Feb 2023 Case 202002926 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about The landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour from the resident and her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the subsequent complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Ealing (202014662)

20 Jan 2023 Case 202014662 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of his complaints of Anti Social Behaviour (“ASB”) by neighbours and the impact of the neighbours smoking.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202127394)

18 Jan 2023 Case 202127394 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s application to succeed the tenancy of their late father.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Redbridge (202106556)

28 Nov 2022 Case 202106556 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise nuisance. The conduct of its staff.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hackney (202114496)

31 Oct 2022 Case 202114496 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to succeed the tenancy of the property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202116739)

28 Oct 2022 Case 202116739 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The major works at her property. Her decant from the property whilst works progressed.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202200817)

11 Oct 2022 Case 202200817 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s water bill rebate.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202200575)

10 Oct 2022 Case 202200575 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision not to waive the resident’s rent arrears. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s rehousing request. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202206325)

10 Oct 2022 Case 202206325 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202206325 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 10 October 2022 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. […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hackney (202102823)

4 Oct 2022 Case 202102823 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about windows being renewed during Covid-19 lockdown.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202012626)

3 Oct 2022 Case 202012626 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of: reports of a pest infestation; reports of damp and mould; reports of ASB, and; The condition/replacement of windows and doors in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202105979)

8 Sep 2022 Case 202105979 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: the building maintenance and fire safety. the service charges and a request for a refund.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Haringey London Borough Council (202128345)

25 Aug 2022 Case 202128345 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s bedroom window and balcony door due to leaks

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202122952)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202122952 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of damage to the bedroom window; complaints handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202013213)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202013213 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202008433)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202008433 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202008433 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 24 June 2022 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. […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hackney (202125238)

9 Jun 2022 Case 202125238 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour, specifically of dogs being on the estate.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hillingdon (202104614)

3 May 2022 Case 202104614 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s replacement of lighting in the area around the resident’s property and the effect this has had on him.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202017301)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202017301 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The level of service charges; and Charges for services she alleges she was not receiving.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202103887)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202103887 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202103887 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 28 March 2022 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. […]

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202108067)

14 Mar 2022 Case 202108067 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202005112)

23 Feb 2022 Case 202005112 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Broken lift and intercom at the property and the amount of compensation offered. Handling of rent arrears. Adding her husband as an occupant to the tenancy agreement. The landlord’s complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202100263)

4 Feb 2022 Case 202100263 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint was about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak onto her balcony. The resident’s reports of staff conduct, including victimisation and discrimination. The landlord’s complaint handling including the level of compensation.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202109177)

13 Jan 2022 Case 202109177 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a broken front fence. The associated complaint handling.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202104345)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202104345 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: the level of service charge for ground maintenance. the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of services not provided.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London Borough of Hillingdon (202109303)

15 Dec 2021 Case 202109303 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reporting of: Several repairs issues. A rodent infestation.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202105318)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202105318 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding overcrowding and her request to be transferred.

Read the original Housing Ombudsman decision via the title.

Decisions by year

Stacked by outcome
Read the chart values
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

Browse by year

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019

Browse by outcome

Severe Maladministration (167) Maladministration (7,085) Partial (6,001) No Maladministration (2,407) Reasonable Redress (1,549) Mediation (250) Outside Jurisdiction (619)

Common topics (last 2 years)

occupancy background investigation association tenancy limited assured london borough council local authority group lives secure trust february january march april

Browse landlords by decision count

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)