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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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GreenSquare Group Limited (201909593)

28 May 2021 Case 201909593 No Maladministration Financial

The resident complains about the landlord’s offer of compensation in response to concerns about damp and a leak at the property.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202003639)

28 May 2021 Case 202003639 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202012077)

28 May 2021 Case 202012077 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise and anti-social behaviour (ASB) at the property including cigarette smoke from the property below.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202011577)

28 May 2021 Case 202011577 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 request for a rent account refund; the resident’s allegations that staff members breached confidentiality.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202012382)

28 May 2021 Case 202012382 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident's request to be reimbursed for a parking fine.

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Believe Housing Limited (202012380)

27 May 2021 Case 202012380 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: the condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy. The effect that this matter has had on the resident’s existing medical conditions.

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Birmingham City Council (201913028)

27 May 2021 Case 201913028 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 reports of discrimination by the landlord against him. The resident’s reports of discrimination by the landlord in relation to the garden maintenance. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202006019)

27 May 2021 Case 202006019 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of an obstruction on her driveway. Complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202013842)

27 May 2021 Case 202013842 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a water leak in his property.

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Torus62 Limited (202010327)

27 May 2021 Case 202010327 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s antisocial behaviour reports concerning two neighbouring properties. the resident’s concerns about asbestos in the property she resides in.

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Incommunities Limited (202005780)

26 May 2021 Case 202005780 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about to the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) relating to vehicles parking in disabled bays. Reports of dogs fouling on pavements. Concerns about the condition of the pavements.

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Network Homes Limited (202000884)

26 May 2021 Case 202000884 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202000884 Network Homes Limited 26 May 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201806894)

24 May 2021 Case 201806894 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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One Housing Group Limited (202011080)

24 May 2021 Case 202011080 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s proposed sale of her property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Magenta Living (202009293)

21 May 2021 Case 202009293 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident has complained that the landlord has not refunded the cost of a repair to their boiler.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202008956)

21 May 2021 Case 202008956 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of an offensive odour in her kitchen.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202007018)

21 May 2021 Case 202007018 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a second parking permit.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202006511)

21 May 2021 Case 202006511 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of the allocation of the property to the resident and its suitability. The resident’s allegation that the landlord disclosed personal information to his sister. The landlord’s handling of the connection and testing of the resident’s gas supply. The landlord’s advice given to the …

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Bromford Housing Association Limited (202006247)

20 May 2021 Case 202006247 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to his concerns about: The condition of the garden at the property, and his requests for compensation in relation to this. A tree within the garden that he would like to remove. Replacement of the kitchen.

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Lambeth Council (201909098)

20 May 2021 Case 201909098 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complained about the landlord's response to his: repair requests for water leaks, damp, lack of ventilation and uneven flooring. housing transfer application.

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One Manchester Limited (202009682)

20 May 2021 Case 202009682 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Subletting; and Noise nuisance.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202000930)

20 May 2021 Case 202000930 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for compensation following damage to her property caused by mould.

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Aster Communities (202004756)

18 May 2021 Case 202004756 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of damp.

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Aster Group Limited (202004941)

18 May 2021 Case 202004941 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication to the resident about her rent arrears and rent increase.

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Plus Dane Housing Group Limited (202006214)

18 May 2021 Case 202006214 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s pest control reports at her previous address; the resident’s request for a bath to be installed at her previous address; the resident’s request to be re-housed; the resident’s reports of repairs needed at her current address.

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GreenSquare Group Limited (202008527)

17 May 2021 Case 202008527 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its communication with her during her adaptation building works. the landlord’s decision not to reimburse the resident for any costs she incurred during the adaptation works. the landlord’s request for the resident to pause building work to her home.

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202014709)

13 May 2021 Case 202014709 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s assertion that the resident is in rent arrears and the resulting deductions from her benefits, with the landlord having informed the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) that rent money is owed.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202006530)

13 May 2021 Case 202006530 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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Optivo (201805041)

13 May 2021 Case 201805041 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for a housing transfer.

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Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited (202007420)

12 May 2021 Case 202007420 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complained: About repairs to resolve damp and mould in her property; That she should be allowed to move property.

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South Cheshire Housing Society Limited (201909783)

12 May 2021 Case 201909783 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) noise nuisance.

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Birmingham City Council (202012909)

11 May 2021 Case 202012909 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202012909 Birmingham City Council 11 May 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 Genesis (202009594)

11 May 2021 Case 202009594 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s report of a fault to the communal fire alarm on 8 May 2020. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding fire safety in the building which the property is situated in. Complaint handling.

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Sheffield City Council (202002843)

11 May 2021 Case 202002843 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for fence repairs in his back garden. Associated complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202003725)

11 May 2021 Case 202003725 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s kitchen. Complaint handling.

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Harlow District Council (202005328)

10 May 2021 Case 202005328 No Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained that: They have been charged too much for the cost of major works (a roof replacement) at their building. The cost is too high because the landlord has not maintained the roof appropriately in previous years.

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Leeds City Council (202007461)

10 May 2021 Case 202007461 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (201914164)

10 May 2021 Case 201914164 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of scaffolding remaining in place for an extended period. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (201911472)

10 May 2021 Case 201911472 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The length of the notice period required by the landlord before the resident left the property, as well as the rent payable during this period. The landlord’s handling of the associated formal complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202010520)

7 May 2021 Case 202010520 No Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202010520 Clarion Housing Association Limited 7 May 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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Notting Hill Genesis (201814438)

7 May 2021 Case 201814438 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident complained about the property the landlord offered following their transfer request. Specifically, they complained about:

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Waltham Forest Council (202007871)

6 May 2021 Case 202007871 No Maladministration Financial

The complaints are about the landlord’s response to: Concerns raised by the resident about a historic bed bug infestation. The resident’s request for compensation.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202007716)

5 May 2021 Case 202007716 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of silver fish at the property and its subsequent compensation offer.

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Southwark Council (202009109)

5 May 2021 Case 202009109 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202009109 Southwark Council 29 April 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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Together Housing Association Limited (202006550)

5 May 2021 Case 202006550 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of refurbishment work at the resident’s property in 2016 and his claims for damaged goods that resulted from this. Outstanding repairs to the bathroom extractor fan and living room/bedroom window opening system in the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of …

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (201910919)

30 Apr 2021 Case 201910919 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbances from his neighbour’s property.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202009648)

30 Apr 2021 Case 202009648 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of leaks from the resident’s toilet. The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for the installation of a new toilet.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202003230)

30 Apr 2021 Case 202003230 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a water leak in her property. the landlord’s handling of historical issues to the resident’s property. the impact the condition of the property had on the resident’s health.

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One Housing Group Limited (201910740)

30 Apr 2021 Case 201910740 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns: the landlord’s response to the resident’s questions concerning the communal garden. the landlord’s response to the resident’s historical concerns with the communal garden.

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Optivo (202002957)

30 Apr 2021 Case 202002957 No Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202002957 Optivo 27 April 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 set out […]

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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.

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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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