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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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Network Homes Limited (202112541)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202112541 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to replace the fence in the communal garden outside his flat, with a wall.

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NSAH (Alliance Homes) Limited (201811350)

31 Aug 2022 Case 201811350 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s response to the handling of the resident’s reports of: Repair issues, including her TV aerial, lack of utilities and drainage. Anti-social behaviour. A pest infestation. Staff conduct including the level of support and reports to the police and interference with her benefits. The …

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202120109)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202120109 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s queries about rent arrears on her account.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202014672)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202014672 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s compensation claim about leaks which resulted in a decant.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202104383)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202104383 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns how the landlord allocated the parking bays for the resident’s property.

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Housing 21 (202107347)

30 Aug 2022 Case 202107347 No Maladministration Estate Management

The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns over other residents’ use of her housing scheme’s communal drying/garden area.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202109918)

30 Aug 2022 Case 202109918 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlords handling of the resident’s request for compensation for damaged flooring and increased energy bills.

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Bournville Village Trust (202125427)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202125427 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s rehousing application and its response to her concerns about its allocation process.

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Dartford Borough Council (202108863)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202108863 No Maladministration Financial

Complaint is about the landlord’s decision to recharge the resident for proposed works to a shed roof.

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Leeds City Council (202100672)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202100672 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about: The resident’s request to be rehoused; The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property.

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Livv Housing Group (202002814)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202002814 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of Anti Social Behaviour (“ASB”) by a neighbour.

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The Cambridge Housing Society Limited (202125794)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202125794 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about landlord's response to the resident’s request: to run a business from her property; for the landlord to waive its fees for the sale of the property.

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Wandsworth Council (202112083)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202112083 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance by a neighbour.

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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

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Housing 21 (202017589)

25 Aug 2022 Case 202017589 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Concerns about Covid-19 advice and safety. Concerns about fire safety due to fire doors being left propped open. Concerns about the costs of a handy person service.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202122653)

24 Aug 2022 Case 202122653 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs relating to her shed.

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Town and Country Housing (202108830)

24 Aug 2022 Case 202108830 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s concerns about the roofing works to her building, including: The removal of asbestos roof tiles and damage to potentially asbestos containing materials in her ceiling. Her request that the landlord cover her accommodation costs if she vacated the property …

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202126558)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202126558 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to purchase her home under the Right to Buy scheme (RTB).

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202123680)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202123680 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s request for the resident to rehouse her pet cat.

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Derby Homes Limited (202125471)

21 Aug 2022 Case 202125471 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the level of redress offered by the landlord in relation to a fly infestation in his property.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202116488)

19 Aug 2022 Case 202116488 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the external rendering of the resident’s property.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202123300)

19 Aug 2022 Case 202123300 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of pests in her home.

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Innisfree Housing Association Limited (202112421)

18 Aug 2022 Case 202112421 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202200653)

18 Aug 2022 Case 202200653 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for her front door to be replaced and her request for compensation.

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Jigsaw Homes Tameside (202106221)

17 Aug 2022 Case 202106221 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports, and allegations made against him. Response to the resident’s previous concerns over staff conduct. Decision not to consider various new complaints. Decision to impose contact restrictions on the resident.

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Midland Heart Limited (202108007)

17 Aug 2022 Case 202108007 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of disrepair issues, including (but not limited to): a rodent infestation; a blocked drain; lighting in kitchen and bathroom; request for a property transfer.

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Westminster City Council (202120284)

17 Aug 2022 Case 202120284 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to the ceilings in the property.

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Your Housing Limited (202113237)

16 Aug 2022 Case 202113237 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to increase the service charges. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the standard and frequency of its communal service provision.

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Bristol City Council (202127683)

15 Aug 2022 Case 202127683 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to reimburse the cost of a private contractor the resident hired to repair a faulty aerial.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202127081)

15 Aug 2022 Case 202127081 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mould in her toilet bowl.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202117113)

10 Aug 2022 Case 202117113 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a refund of the service charges and details of the costs. The landlord’s management of the resident’s rent account. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and compensation offered.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202107472)

10 Aug 2022 Case 202107472 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision not to add the resident’s two children as members of the household on the tenancy. Response to a report of mice in the property.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202125975)

10 Aug 2022 Case 202125975 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident's application to buy her home via the right to buy (RTB) scheme. The resident’s reports of electrical repairs in the property. The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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Chesterfield Borough Council (202109856)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202109856 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint was about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) including the request for a management move. T he landlord’s decision to send the resident a warning letter. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202113652)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202113652 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of noise nuisance from neighbouring properties.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202005440)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202005440 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Repairs in the property. Communal maintenance. Communal parking. Communal antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’).

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Peabody Trust (202106252)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202106252 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his upstairs neighbours’ property.

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Tamworth Borough Council (202119843)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202119843 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: Historical reports made by the resident of subsidence in the property. Repair work done to the property once it became vacant.

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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.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202100264)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202100264 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning the condition of the kitchen at her property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the kitchen to be replaced.

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South Tyneside Council (202124095)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202124095 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 request for priority banding for rehousing.

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202015889)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202015889 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of it being at fault in relation to a collapsed ceiling .

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NSAH (Alliance Homes) Limited (202118648)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202118648 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that its contractor caused scratches to his vehicle.

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One Housing Group Limited (202110606)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202110606 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from his neighbour’s property.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202000460)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202000460 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for repairs and works, including internal and communal repairs and works pursuant to a legionella inspection, and a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). Request for a copy of the FRA report. Queries regarding services charges, including gardening services and management …

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West Kent Housing Association (202116558)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202116558 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to install soundproofing in the resident’s property.

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Hornsey Housing Trust Limited (202014795)

28 Jul 2022 Case 202014795 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a replacement kitchen and bathroom.

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Jigsaw Homes Tameside (202108701)

25 Jul 2022 Case 202108701 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s air ventilation system.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202126898)

25 Jul 2022 Case 202126898 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a nursery beneath his property. Repairs to a broken washing machine.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202103368)

22 Jul 2022 Case 202103368 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to:

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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

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

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