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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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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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Aspire Housing Limited (202119733)

21 Jul 2022 Case 202119733 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning damp and mould in her property.

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Places for People Group Limited (202127848)

21 Jul 2022 Case 202127848 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks in her property The landlord’s response to her reports of damage to her burglar alarm

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Guinness Housing Association Limited (202124583)

18 Jul 2022 Case 202124583 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202124583 Guinness Housing Association Limited 18 July 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. This […]

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Vivid Housing Limited (202121033)

15 Jul 2022 Case 202121033 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident's reports concerning damp and mould. Response to the resident's request to complete a management move. Handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Citizen Housing (202102784)

14 Jul 2022 Case 202102784 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The level of support provided by the landlord to the resident in relation to rent arrears (including serving a Notice Seeking Possession for rent arrears issued in September 2019) The landlord’s involvement in the resident’s issues with an energy supplier. The landlord’s assistance with issues relating …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202000544)

14 Jul 2022 Case 202000544 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a move to alternative accommodation.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202105749)

14 Jul 2022 Case 202105749 No Maladministration Financial

The resident complains about: Not being offered carpets/flooring when they moved into the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the bath. Differences in the rent amount. The landlord declining to pay the £7 'Homeswapper' fee. A lack of soundproofing, The landlord not offering the neighbouring property to their relative. …

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202123960)

13 Jul 2022 Case 202123960 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of cigarette smoke entering her home from a neighbouring property via the communal area.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202100778)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202100778 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about his district heating charge.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202125396)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202125396 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the length of time that the landlord took to restore power to the resident’s property and its response to his request for compensation for this.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202015815)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202015815 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp and mould in the property.

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Peabody Trust (202107901)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202107901 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repairs to the resident’s roof. The resident’s request for compensation.

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Stroud District Council (202107955)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202107955 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the aftermath of an accident at the property- in particular the landlord’s communication with the resident and its handling of access to the property and possible damage.

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Thurrock Council (202118463)

12 Jul 2022 Case 202118463 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the information provided to the resident concerning a repair which was charged to the resident.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202000893)

11 Jul 2022 Case 202000893 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of the return of damp and mould in the property. Delays replacing the front door. How the landlord responded to the resident’s pest reports.

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Home Group Limited (202116828)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202116828 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for an adaptation to his bathroom.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202123850)

7 Jul 2022 Case 202123850 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s request for his garden fence to be replaced by it.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202102134)

6 Jul 2022 Case 202102134 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hackney Council (202106699)

5 Jul 2022 Case 202106699 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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South Tyneside Council (202115896)

4 Jul 2022 Case 202115896 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the garden path at the property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property’s stairs and floorboards. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202115388)

1 Jul 2022 Case 202115388 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from his neighbours.

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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.

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Harlow District Council (202124816)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202124816 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to recharge the resident for rectifying a blockage in her kitchen sink.

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Magenta Living (202125210)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202125210 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a leak into his property.

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Newham Council (202107985)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202107985 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s observations and queries, following the landlord’s Notices of Intention to enter into a Qualifying Long Term Agreement (‘QLTA’) for the Building Insurance Policy.

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Newham Council (202113250)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202113250 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in his property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202008945)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202008945 No Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: a subject access request the conduct of the contractor’s staff the redress awarded by the landlord the related complaint

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202016626)

30 Jun 2022 Case 202016626 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is regarding: The condition of the property when it was let. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a collapsed ceiling. The landlord’s handling of repairs at the property. The resident’s management transfer.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202013129)

28 Jun 2022 Case 202013129 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be re-housed under the management transfer process.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202119575)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202119575 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for it to plaster a room at her property.

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Tamworth Borough Council (202115860)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202115860 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The Complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s WC and consequent interruption to his water supply.

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Walsall Housing Group Limited (202111671)

27 Jun 2022 Case 202111671 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour and noise nuisance from her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Empowering People Inspiring Communities Limited (202119283)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202119283 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for a bathroom replacement . Response to the resident’s report of damp and mould in his bedrooms . Complaint handling.

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Fortis Living Limited (202013567)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202013567 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a faulty heating system and electrical issues. The associated complaint.

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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. […]

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202111043)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202111043 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a reoccurring leak from the property above.

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Salix Homes Limited (202122506)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202122506 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to pave over the grass area in front of the resident’s property.

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Selby District Council (202010596)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202010596 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Trafford Housing Trust Limited (202106917)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202106917 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and noise transference from her neighbour’s property. Concerns over noise transference between properties. Transfer application.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202106011)

24 Jun 2022 Case 202106011 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs following a ceiling in the property collapsing.

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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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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)