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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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Town and Country Housing (202120197)

23 Jun 2022 Case 202120197 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about how the landlord has maintained the communal areas of the estate.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202104352)

22 Jun 2022 Case 202104352 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of domestic violence; request for alternative accommodation.

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Westminster City Council (202106357)

21 Jun 2022 Case 202106357 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s transfer application and application for medical priority on its housing register. Response to the resident’s repair reports, including damage caused by a leak, damp and mould and a pest infestation. Handling of a decant process.

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Ealing Council (202107847)

17 Jun 2022 Case 202107847 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise related Anti Social Behaviour (“ASB”).

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Leeds City Council (202112399)

16 Jun 2022 Case 202112399 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s ground maintenance concerns.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202121575)

15 Jun 2022 Case 202121575 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to pay its compensation into the resident’s rent account for his reports of damage to his belongings that he attributed to its cleaners . The landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.

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Tuntum Housing Association Limited (202108569)

15 Jun 2022 Case 202108569 No Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concern about: the conduct of its staff; the offer of compensation.

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Westminster City Council (202110458)

14 Jun 2022 Case 202110458 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint concerning: a damaged wall and an electrical inspection.

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Aster Group Limited (202117925)

13 Jun 2022 Case 202117925 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let, including health and safety issues raised by the resident. The landlord’s handling of the resident's concerns about discrimination in relation to her race and culture.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202007842)

10 Jun 2022 Case 202007842 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for rehousing.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202113592)

10 Jun 2022 Case 202113592 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. The cleanliness of the resident’s new property when let and the support offered by the landlord regarding this.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202115332)

10 Jun 2022 Case 202115332 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of asbestos in the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Wealden District Council (202016257)

10 Jun 2022 Case 202016257 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of financial errors in its service charge calculations in the period 2017-2020. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of inadequate works by the grounds maintenance contractor in 2020-2021 and therefore that the costs of those services should be …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202107451)

9 Jun 2022 Case 202107451 No Maladministration Estate Management

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the main entrance door/intercom and the request for compensation for this, and; the formal complaint.

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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.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202009590)

9 Jun 2022 Case 202009590 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about information provided by the landlord to the resident about the renewal date of the bathroom.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202013337)

9 Jun 2022 Case 202013337 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A pest infestation at the resident’s property. Repairs to the resident’s property. Its response to the resident’s concerns about paying council tax on two properties and reimbursement of costs. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour from the neighbour. The resident’s complaint in …

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Bristol City Council (202122845)

8 Jun 2022 Case 202122845 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that her gas boiler was unsafe and its decision to not replace the boiler.

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Harrow Churches Housing Association (202014585)

8 Jun 2022 Case 202014585 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that a member of staff had taken over £3000 from her bank account without her consent. The landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account, its decision to issue a Notice of Seeking Possession (NOSP) and its handling of that …

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Northumberland Council (202116250)

8 Jun 2022 Case 202116250 No Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s decision to install a hard standing area for parking alongside a neighbouring property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202119419)

8 Jun 2022 Case 202119419 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s boiler.

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Peabody Trust (202113952)

7 Jun 2022 Case 202113952 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202117572)

7 Jun 2022 Case 202117572 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's response to damage to the resident’s possessions, including a carpet, caused by the sprinkler system.

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Westminster City Council (202110420)

7 Jun 2022 Case 202110420 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a fault with the heating system in her property, resulting in her being over charged.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202122356)

6 Jun 2022 Case 202122356 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about issues with the gable end of their home.

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Harlow District Council (202122759)

6 Jun 2022 Case 202122759 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of blocked drainage at her property.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202016235)

6 Jun 2022 Case 202016235 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal lift.

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One Manchester Limited (202105524)

1 Jun 2022 Case 202105524 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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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202101866)

1 Jun 2022 Case 202101866 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a faulty gas meter.

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Aster Group Limited (202123084)

31 May 2022 Case 202123084 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the maintenance of trees resulting in an increased service charge.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202011806)

31 May 2022 Case 202011806 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The issuing of a final warning letter to the resident following her anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) reports and counter allegations. The resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202017126)

31 May 2022 Case 202017126 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to privately arrange an EWS1 survey.

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North Kesteven District Council (202016829)

31 May 2022 Case 202016829 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about her storage heaters.

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202113082)

27 May 2022 Case 202113082 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Ongo Homes Limited (202113036)

26 May 2022 Case 202113036 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202009100)

25 May 2022 Case 202009100 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) the resident’s reports of noise disturbance the resident’s reports of the lack of maintenance of the neighbour’s garden including dog fouling the related complaint

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Dover District Council (202119825)

25 May 2022 Case 202119825 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for adaptations at his property.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202113474)

25 May 2022 Case 202113474 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the condition of the property when the resident moved in, following a mutual exchange.

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Southwark Council (202119518)

25 May 2022 Case 202119518 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be transferred. The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202111633)

23 May 2022 Case 202111633 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and her request for a management transfer.

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One Housing Group Limited (202001357)

23 May 2022 Case 202001357 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the following: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour from the neighbour above. How the landlord has handled the resident’s requests for security improvements to be made to the property to deter ASB in her locality.

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Thirteen Housing Group Limited (202116721)

23 May 2022 Case 202116721 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak in the bathroom.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202012635)

22 May 2022 Case 202012635 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and inadequate sound insulation at his property.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202017135)

20 May 2022 Case 202017135 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports: of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour and their visitors; of a leak in her ceiling; that the communal washing facilities were in a state of disrepair; that the communal bin had not been collected. The complaint also relates …

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Notting Hill Genesis (202118975)

20 May 2022 Case 202118975 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202118975 Notting Hill Genesis 20 May 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 is […]

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Peabody Trust (202003977)

20 May 2022 Case 202003977 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202117909)

20 May 2022 Case 202117909 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about – The landlord’s handling of repairs to a leak in the resident’s roof The landlords’ response to damage to the resident’s carpet and sofa.

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Town and Country Housing (202117800)

20 May 2022 Case 202117800 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s shower and his request for compensation.

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Leeds City Council (202106083)

19 May 2022 Case 202106083 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s request for his kitchen to be re-designed. The landlord’s handling of works to the resident’s garden. The conduct of a member of the landlord’s staff.

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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

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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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