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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 (202106729)

15 Apr 2022 Case 202106729 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns: How the landlord responded to the resident’s request to replace a fence. Delays in replacing the windows in the property as part of a planned maintenance programme.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202121336)

14 Apr 2022 Case 202121336 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for battens to be installed to her home.

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East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202101005)

11 Apr 2022 Case 202101005 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to re-charge the resident for having taken off and disposed of the internal doors at the property.

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202110790)

8 Apr 2022 Case 202110790 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of occupational therapists who visited her at her home.

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Greatwell Homes Limited (202009209)

8 Apr 2022 Case 202009209 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s management transfer. The resident’s requests for adaptations to the property.

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Leeds City Council (202119882)

6 Apr 2022 Case 202119882 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the windows at the property.

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Slough Borough Council (202104296)

6 Apr 2022 Case 202104296 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account.

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Hounslow Council (202120798)

1 Apr 2022 Case 202120798 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to issue a Notice of Seeking Possession Order (NOSP) following its contact with the resident to arrange a gas inspection.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202112841)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202112841 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: report that a leak under her kitchen had resulted in damage to her property and an unpleasant smell throughout her property; request to be transferred to a more suitable property.

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Kirklees Council (202004093)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202004093 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202017229)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202017229 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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North Northamptonshire Council (202013832)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202013832 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s application for disability adaptations to his property.

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Nottingham City Council (202101446)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202101446 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 decision not to compensate the resident for the cost of erecting a fence.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202102981)

31 Mar 2022 Case 202102981 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns that the communal fire doors are not fit for purpose and are causing an excessive whistling noise.

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Ongo Homes Limited (202108801)

30 Mar 2022 Case 202108801 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to keep a dog in the property.

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Great Places Housing Association (202117663)

29 Mar 2022 Case 202117663 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is that a replacement unit the landlord installed in his kitchen does not match the existing units and is of poor quality.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202017301)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202017301 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The level of service charges; and Charges for services she alleges she was not receiving.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202103887)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202103887 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202103887 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 28 March 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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North Tyneside Council (202000830)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202000830 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202000830 North Tyneside Council 28 March 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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Waltham Forest Council (202111705)

28 Mar 2022 Case 202111705 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202114454)

25 Mar 2022 Case 202114454 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s suggested increase to the level of the resident’s service charge to pay for the clearance of the communal bin store. The lack of signage in and rubbish and recycling collection from the communal bin store. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the …

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One Housing Group Limited (202102208)

25 Mar 2022 Case 202102208 No Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202102208 One Housing Group Limited 31 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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South Cambridgeshire District Council (202107370)

25 Mar 2022 Case 202107370 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A pest control appointment. The resident’s installation of CCTV at her property. Its’ staff member’s conduct regarding a parking dispute.

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Greenwich Council (202109482)

22 Mar 2022 Case 202109482 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to charge rent for the property up until August 2020.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202112779)

21 Mar 2022 Case 202112779 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of a leak from his roof.

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Runnymede Borough Council (202102366)

21 Mar 2022 Case 202102366 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord's decision to refuse the resident’s request for a stairlift in her property.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202013379)

21 Mar 2022 Case 202013379 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the residents’ reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) including noise nuisance. Handling of the residents’ request for a management move.

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Bristol City Council (202101833)

18 Mar 2022 Case 202101833 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202105161)

18 Mar 2022 Case 202105161 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord following the resident's report of a leak. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Severnside Housing (202115584)

18 Mar 2022 Case 202115584 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about his attempts to purchase the property.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202111784)

17 Mar 2022 Case 202111784 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s recovery of arrears on the resident’s rent account.

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Impact Housing Association Limited (202106764)

17 Mar 2022 Case 202106764 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the service he received from a Customer Service Agent (CSA) during a telephone call on 2 February 2021.

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Magenta Living (202114295)

17 Mar 2022 Case 202114295 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about the use of cleaning solvents in communal areas.

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Community Gateway Association Limited (202015749)

16 Mar 2022 Case 202015749 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: Complaint One: the resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of rent arrears; Complaint Two: the resident’s complaint is about the landlord stating that he was abusive in a telephone call; and Complaint Three: the resident’s complaint is about the landlord making an unannounced visit …

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Hackney Council (202103426)

15 Mar 2022 Case 202103426 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to her reports of noise transference from another property.

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Home Group Limited (202004272)

15 Mar 2022 Case 202004272 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents’ requests to have a mobility scooter and ramp removed from the rear yard.

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202106485)

15 Mar 2022 Case 202106485 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a support worker.

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Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (202114352)

15 Mar 2022 Case 202114352 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding grounds maintenance.

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Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202114274)

15 Mar 2022 Case 202114274 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs to her driveway.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202108067)

14 Mar 2022 Case 202108067 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Camden Council (202106518)

11 Mar 2022 Case 202106518 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of an increase in energy bills following repairs to the heating system carried out by the landlord’s contractor.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202118269)

11 Mar 2022 Case 202118269 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of badgers in her garden.

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ForHousing Limited (202102396)

11 Mar 2022 Case 202102396 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould, and the subsequent complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202113685)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202113685 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the dividing fence in her garden. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202104408)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202104408 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to apply the resident’s reimbursement to her rent account, rather than making a direct payment to her.

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Leeds City Council (202101194)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202101194 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202101194 Leeds City Council 10 March 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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LiveWest Homes Limited (202016803)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202016803 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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Sanctuary Housing Association (202104712)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202104712 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the notice period and date of notice used by the landlord when the residednt left the property.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202109133)

10 Mar 2022 Case 202109133 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of nuisance caused by a neighbour using the fire door.

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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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