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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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Trent & Dove Housing Limited (202122328)

21 Mar 2023 Case 202122328 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of anti-social behaviour, and ; complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202124746)

20 Mar 2023 Case 202124746 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of items left in the communal areas.

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One Housing Group Limited (202118749)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202118749 No Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the resident’s reports of the landlord’s handling of: The level of service charge. The standard of the ground maintenance service paid for by way of service charge. The administration of service charge account. Non-residents parking on the estate. The formal complaint throughout its internal complaints procedure.

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One Vision Housing Limited (202214626)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202214626 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s toilet and its subsequent offer of compensation.

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Saffron Housing Trust Limited (202209828)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202209828 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to replace the wire fencing and his subsequent request to be compensated following the removal of the old fence panelling.

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Wandsworth Council (202118127)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202118127 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: How the landlord responded to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The information provided by the landlord to the resident relating to incentive payments for downsizing properties.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202208137)

17 Mar 2023 Case 202208137 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord's: response to the resident’s concerns about the maintenance of her driveway and hardstanding. response to the resident’s reports of her neighbour driving over the grass verge and using the dropped-kerb. refusal to refund the resident for a back fence, dropped-kerb and driveway.

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Peabody South East Limited (202119617)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202119617 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The valuation of the resident’s property. The associated complaint.

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202126183)

16 Mar 2023 Case 202126183 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of banging pipe noises and electrical issues within the property.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202111421)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202111421 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and his request for a management transfer.

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Town and Country Housing (202124061)

14 Mar 2023 Case 202124061 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his rent account payments.

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Leicester City Council (202119277)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202119277 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s mutual exchange application.

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One Manchester Limited (202123151)

13 Mar 2023 Case 202123151 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of condensation, damp and mould and the resulting repairs undertaken.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202118562)

10 Mar 2023 Case 202118562 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to remove the steps at the front of the resident’s building.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202121870)

7 Mar 2023 Case 202121870 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the consultation process with residents, prior to the 2021 partnership between the landlord and another housing association. The Service has also considered any associated complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202104086)

6 Mar 2023 Case 202104086 No Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s dissatisfaction with the time taken to address structural cracks to her property.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202127417)

6 Mar 2023 Case 202127417 No Maladministration Financial

The resident has complained about the landlord’s management of the gardening contract and its decision not to refund her service charge.

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202209304)

3 Mar 2023 Case 202209304 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of strong odours coming into her property from the property below and the landlord’s decision to decline her request to be temporarily rehoused.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202209777)

1 Mar 2023 Case 202209777 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of her bicycle being stolen from a communal bicycle shed.

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Ashford Borough Council (202106882)

28 Feb 2023 Case 202106882 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen replacement. This includes the following concerns: Disrespect shown to him and his home. The time it took for the works to be completed. The lack of communication about the programme of works, and the method and way the works …

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202014223)

28 Feb 2023 Case 202014223 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident concerning its handling of antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) reports.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202002926)

28 Feb 2023 Case 202002926 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about The landlord’s handling of reports of anti-social behaviour from the resident and her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the subsequent complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202125028)

28 Feb 2023 Case 202125028 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the: Level of the service charge for a repair to a railing. Landlord’s compliance with the section 20 process. Landlord’s compliance with the terms of sale.

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Bristol City Council (202211056)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202211056 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) perpetrated by her neighbour.

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Bromsgrove District Housing Trust Limited (202127870)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202127870 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of historic damp and mould issues in the resident’s bathroom; handling of the resident’s request to be compensated for the cost of replacing their bathroom; communication regarding who is responsible for future repairs to the bathroom.

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202212658)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202212658 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about: The delays in the rewiring of the resident’s property The landlord’s decision to not renew the resident’s bathroom

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202110298)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202110298 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a transfer due to accessibility needs.

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Newham Council (202208929)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202208929 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of ongoing leaks in the resident’s home.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202122912)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202122912 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Peabody Trust (202210669)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202210669 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of a gas leak, and her concerns about its cause.

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Tendring District Council (202213548)

27 Feb 2023 Case 202213548 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's concerns related to a boundary dispute and parking issue.

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Bristol City Council (202003586)

24 Feb 2023 Case 202003586 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of a neighbour installing sheds against a garden wall.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202125837)

24 Feb 2023 Case 202125837 No Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's concerns about who is responsible for the cost of making the boiler flue compliant with gas safety regulations.

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Northumberland Council (202208014)

24 Feb 2023 Case 202208014 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for external decoration works.

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Swan Housing Association Limited (202208879)

24 Feb 2023 Case 202208879 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s property transfer application.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202204392)

24 Feb 2023 Case 202204392 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Home Group Limited (202112948)

22 Feb 2023 Case 202112948 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint as part of the assessment.

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Victory Housing Trust (202201169)

22 Feb 2023 Case 202201169 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), particularly noise nuisance from the adjacent property. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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One Housing Group Limited (202015286)

21 Feb 2023 Case 202015286 No Maladministration Financial

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the intercom system, its calculation and administration of the service charge, its communication about the customer service charge.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202113020)

21 Feb 2023 Case 202113020 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the kitchen taps of the property and her complaint about the conduct of the contractor undertaking the repair.

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Prima Housing Group Limited (202208297)

20 Feb 2023 Case 202208297 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to his concerns regarding the energy efficiency of his home. The landlord’s handling of communications in relation to his reports.

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City of York Council (202205506)

16 Feb 2023 Case 202205506 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident's reports about ongoing noise nuisance. The landlord’s decision to not allow the resident to move until they have lived in their property for 12 months.

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Steve Biko Housing Association Limited (202120451)

16 Feb 2023 Case 202120451 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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The Riverside Group Limited (202209646)

16 Feb 2023 Case 202209646 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for her shower cubicle to be replaced.

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Newham Council (202205617)

15 Feb 2023 Case 202205617 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the standard of services provided by the landlord in respect of repairs, caretaking and maintenance. Complaint handling.

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Swindon Borough Council (202213848)

15 Feb 2023 Case 202213848 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s allegations that its operative damaged her fence.

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Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202121216)

14 Feb 2023 Case 202121216 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a rehousing priority.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202124961)

14 Feb 2023 Case 202124961 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about the landlord’s handling of his application to staircase. A further complaint was made regarding the landlord’s customer service.

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English Rural Housing Association Limited (202121006)

13 Feb 2023 Case 202121006 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The applicant’s application to purchase a shared ownership property. The applicant’s complaint.

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Salix Homes Limited (202214658)

13 Feb 2023 Case 202214658 No Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to allow the resident to continue living in the property upon succeeding the tenancy.

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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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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)