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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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Crawley Borough Council (202016326)

31 Oct 2021 Case 202016326 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage to her laptop computer following electrical work in the property.

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Arawak Walton Housing Association Limited (201908574)

29 Oct 2021 Case 201908574 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp, mould and repairs issues and her request to be rehoused.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202110940)

29 Oct 2021 Case 202110940 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise from a neighbour.

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Home Group Limited (202103597)

29 Oct 2021 Case 202103597 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a new kitchen.

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Trafford Housing Trust Limited (202017444)

29 Oct 2021 Case 202017444 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak from the flat upstairs.

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Hounslow Council (202109929)

27 Oct 2021 Case 202109929 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs to the windows and kitchen flooring at her property.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202100627)

27 Oct 2021 Case 202100627 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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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202014535)

27 Oct 2021 Case 202014535 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour’s property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202106285)

26 Oct 2021 Case 202106285 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202106285 Notting Hill Genesis 26 October 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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Peabody Trust (202015202)

22 Oct 2021 Case 202015202 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance.

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Kingston upon Hull City Council (202013144)

21 Oct 2021 Case 202013144 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The level and reasonableness of service charges for the financial year 2019/20. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding service charges for the financial year 2019/20. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202001148)

21 Oct 2021 Case 202001148 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s refusal to provide the resident with access to allow them to park in their garden.

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Bristol City Council (202107726)

20 Oct 2021 Case 202107726 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from her neighbour.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202103899)

18 Oct 2021 Case 202103899 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and illegal activity in the communal areas.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202108432)

15 Oct 2021 Case 202108432 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Leicester City Council (202109417)

15 Oct 2021 Case 202109417 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: the landlord’s decision not to allow a mutual exchange until the resident undertook a tree removal. the landlord’s decision not to reimburse the cost of the tree removal.

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Peabody Trust (202007321)

15 Oct 2021 Case 202007321 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: The resident’s concerns that her personal information had been shared with a third party. The resident’s request to be rehoused. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The resident’s reports of poor service from its staff member. The resident’s formal …

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Peabody Trust (202014607)

15 Oct 2021 Case 202014607 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of leaks at her property from July 2021; response to the resident’s reports of leaks at her property from October 2019; response to the resident’s request to implement a maintenance programme; offer of compensation in relation to the leaks; …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009639)

12 Oct 2021 Case 202009639 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to her reports of repairs required at the property.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202106088)

12 Oct 2021 Case 202106088 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of electric works at the property. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202105409)

11 Oct 2021 Case 202105409 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision regarding the closure of the guest room in the resident’s building.

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Onward Homes Limited (202107736)

11 Oct 2021 Case 202107736 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns over the condition of the property. concerns relating to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). request for a property transfer.

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Stafford & Rural Homes (202014819)

11 Oct 2021 Case 202014819 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of concerns over the conduct of a member of its staff. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to transfer to another property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (201815919)

11 Oct 2021 Case 201815919 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a vehicle to be prevented from parking in front of his window.

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Watford Community Housing Trust (202103445)

11 Oct 2021 Case 202103445 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the re-turfing of the resident’s garden lawn.

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Lewes District Council (202107984)

8 Oct 2021 Case 202107984 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of an infestation of bed bugs. The resident’s request for compensation.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202103280)

8 Oct 2021 Case 202103280 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about how the landlord responded to a request to renew a parking permit.

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (202103294)

8 Oct 2021 Case 202103294 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s decision not to renew the resident’s kitchen.

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Moat Homes Limited (202104430)

6 Oct 2021 Case 202104430 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The amount that the landlord charged the resident for cyclical painting and decoration to the communal areas of his building. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the standard of the cyclical painting and decoration to his building’s communal areas. The landlord’s response to the …

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Midland Heart Limited (202100495)

5 Oct 2021 Case 202100495 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of his electrical storage heater causing high heating costs for his property.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202100501)

4 Oct 2021 Case 202100501 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s: housing application formal complaint into this matter. allegations of discrimination by its staff members.

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Home Group Limited (202107035)

1 Oct 2021 Case 202107035 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for wooden fencing in her rear garden.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (201916108)

1 Oct 2021 Case 201916108 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Administration of the resident’s rent account. Handling of an anti-social behaviour (ASB) allegation about the resident. Response to the resident’s ASB allegation reported on 3 July 2019.

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Birmingham City Council (202009772)

30 Sep 2021 Case 202009772 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's request for a reduction in rent due to the removal of a garage within the boundary of his property.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202100770)

30 Sep 2021 Case 202100770 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202100770 Notting Hill Genesis 30 September 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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Notting Hill Home Ownership Limited (201907483)

30 Sep 2021 Case 201907483 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to: The residents’ request for an independent surveyor assessment. The residents’ reports of defects to the communal areas. The residents’ complaint about its poor communication and management of the property. The residents’ concerns raised about the NHBC warranty.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202108118)

30 Sep 2021 Case 202108118 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for a mutual exchange. The landlord’s decision to not allocate the proposed property to the resident following the collapse of the mutual exchange.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202009396)

30 Sep 2021 Case 202009396 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for rehousing, property adaptations and support for medical needs. This Service has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202001978)

29 Sep 2021 Case 202001978 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202001978 Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited 29 September 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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Great Places Housing Association (202003896)

29 Sep 2021 Case 202003896 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of an aerial being installed without her knowledge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of staff conduct. The landlord’s handling of the installation of a shower and floor coverings.

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Hightown Housing Association Limited (201915457)

29 Sep 2021 Case 201915457 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of requests that it carry out work to remedy various faults found when he moved into his shared ownership property in November 2019. The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of his report of a leak in his bathroom. The resident …

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The Riverside Group Limited (202012509)

29 Sep 2021 Case 202012509 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202012509 The Riverside Group Limited 29 September 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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Wiltshire Council (202105591)

28 Sep 2021 Case 202105591 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the leaseholder’s reports of a leak into the ceiling of her storage area. response to the leaseholder’s request for repairs or compensation to cover the resulting damage to her property.

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Birmingham City Council (202005140)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202005140 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202008282)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202008282 No Maladministration Financial

The resident complained that the landlord: Had failed to provide proof that she had an affordable rent tenancy. Had responded unreasonably to her rent arrears. Had unreasonably increased her rent.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202004582)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202004582 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about an email the landlord sent to the resident on 12 May 2020 regarding allegations about her causing noise nuisance. This complaint is also about the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202101903)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202101903 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a water leak into his property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202105472)

22 Sep 2021 Case 202105472 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour. The effect on the resident’s health and wellbeing.

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Barking and Dagenham Council (202002471)

21 Sep 2021 Case 202002471 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and request for anti-ASB measures. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to the management of communal areas, including cleanliness, mould and the front door. The amount of compensation offered to the resident …

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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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