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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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Lambeth Council (201812140)

29 Apr 2021 Case 201812140 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Leicester City Council (202012354)

29 Apr 2021 Case 202012354 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of multiple repair issues at her property, including: skirting boards; bedroom door; bedroom ceiling; asbestos; mould; external guttering; kitchen electrical wiring; kitchen cupboards; bathroom window handle; request for information about the allocation of property to another tenant.

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Slough Borough Council (202002564)

29 Apr 2021 Case 202002564 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord response to: The resident’s request for compensation for damage to his carpet following a leak from a radiator in his hallway. The resident’s complaint that he was unable to return to his property for a period of three days after his decant ended and …

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The Riverside Group Limited (201911171)

29 Apr 2021 Case 201911171 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to compensate the resident for works he said he carried out to the kitchen, at his own expense, due to the poor quality of workmanship of the landlord.

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Hexagon Housing Association Limited (201912731)

28 Apr 2021 Case 201912731 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s eviction. the landlord’s complaint handling. the landlord’s response to concerns raised by the resident that were not addressed as a formal complaint through the landlord’s complaints procedure.

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Jigsaw Homes North (202001174)

28 Apr 2021 Case 202001174 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of repairs needed to her kitchen; the resident’s reports of asbestos in the block; the resident’s reports of faulty radiators; the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB); the resident’s staff conduct complaint.

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Southwark Council (202010571)

28 Apr 2021 Case 202010571 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to reports of a water leak into the resident’s property. The landlord’s refusal to provide the resident with detailed information concerning the source of the leak and what repairs it undertook to resolve the issue. The landlord’s decision to only consider events 12 months …

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Brent Council (202003531)

27 Apr 2021 Case 202003531 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about the landlord’s response to the concerns he raised about various repair issues at his property.

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Gloucester City Homes Limited (202007410)

27 Apr 2021 Case 202007410 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: handling of outstanding repairs to the heating and hot water system. level of cleaning and maintenance in the communal areas. administration of service charges and requests for information relating to costs.

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Leicester City Council (202010875)

27 Apr 2021 Case 202010875 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Rehousing requests. Anti-social behaviour from an upstairs neighbour. Standard of the property after multiple leaks.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202008584)

26 Apr 2021 Case 202008584 No Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs needed to his radiators, flooring, and boiler. The resident’s concerns that the landlord has labelled him as ‘dangerous’. The resident’s concerns related to the landlord’s use of his data and an alleged data protection breach.

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Islington Council (202009822)

26 Apr 2021 Case 202009822 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns related to staff conduct. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Network Homes Limited (201816050)

23 Apr 2021 Case 201816050 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s housing transfer application and his reports of overcrowding.

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Birmingham City Council (202004581)

22 Apr 2021 Case 202004581 No Maladministration

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of mould at her property.

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Livv Housing Group (202001516)

22 Apr 2021 Case 202001516 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to anti-social behaviour (ASB); The landlord response to a repair request to a communal door; and The landlord’s decision not to advise the resident about a change to its lettings policy.

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Optivo (202009859)

22 Apr 2021 Case 202009859 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) from his neighbour (‘Mr. A’).

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Peabody Trust (202010415)

22 Apr 2021 Case 202010415 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s dissatisfaction with: the water rate charges; and the availability of parking and the restrictions preventing her from obtaining a permit. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202002118)

21 Apr 2021 Case 202002118 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the level of compensation offered by the landlord, in response to the resident’s reports of an odour from nearby communal bins.

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Waltham Forest Council (202008889)

21 Apr 2021 Case 202008889 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour.

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Barnet Council (202011365)

20 Apr 2021 Case 202011365 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of damage to the bathroom door; decision not to install/replace bedroom doors in the property.

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Brighton Housing Trust (202000807)

20 Apr 2021 Case 202000807 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

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

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202002475)

20 Apr 2021 Case 202002475 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to purchase her property:

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Notting Hill Genesis (202009202)

19 Apr 2021 Case 202009202 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint refers to: The condition of the resident’s kitchen. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s fence.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202001369)

19 Apr 2021 Case 202001369 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about low water pressure being supplied to her property.

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Town and Country Housing (201916063)

19 Apr 2021 Case 201916063 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant up until August 2020. Decant issues arising after August 2020. Historic issues of damp in the property since 2014. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a water leak. The impact the condition of the property had on the …

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (201915656)

16 Apr 2021 Case 201915656 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: handling of service charge queries customer service and staff conduct complaint handling

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Notting Hill Home Ownership Limited (202004800)

16 Apr 2021 Case 202004800 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s outstanding arears.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202009610)

16 Apr 2021 Case 202009610 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to level the garden at the resident’s property.

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202001875)

16 Apr 2021 Case 202001875 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB).

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (201911095)

15 Apr 2021 Case 201911095 No Maladministration

The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202004595)

14 Apr 2021 Case 202004595 No Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

REPORT COMPLAINT 202004595 Clarion Housing Association Limited 14 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 […]

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Leeds City Council (202004331)

14 Apr 2021 Case 202004331 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to close the communal areas due to the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly the communal lounge and balcony. The presence and availability of the landlord’s staff during the Covid-19 pandemic. The landlord’s response to health and safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. The landlord’s handling of …

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Birmingham City Council (202005838)

13 Apr 2021 Case 202005838 No Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the accuracy of the landlord’s contractor’s account of a repair visit at the property.

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Peabody Trust (202007447)

13 Apr 2021 Case 202007447 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is regarding: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be compensated for a damaged tyre. the landlord’s decision not to offer compensation for this damage. The resident also complained about the landlord’s handling of her reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). her Subject Access Request.

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Magenta Living (202002947)

12 Apr 2021 Case 202002947 No Maladministration

The complaint is about: the condition of the property at the commencement of the resident’s tenancy. the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council (202007664)

12 Apr 2021 Case 202007664 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's application for succession of tenancy and the quality of customer service provided by the landlord. The landlord’s handling of a gas safety check. The landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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Peabody Trust 2018 (202005275)

7 Apr 2021 Case 202005275 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB).

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Harlow District Council (202003552)

6 Apr 2021 Case 202003552 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the cost of removing and reinstalling a satellite dish from the outside of the property, which was required as part of major works.

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Accent Housing Limited (202010148)

1 Apr 2021 Case 202010148 No Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The provision of services by the landlord during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically the scheme manager service and access to communal areas; The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a service charge refund in relation to the scheme manager service and access to communal areas.

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Optivo (202008137)

1 Apr 2021 Case 202008137 No Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of leaks into her property and into the building and communal areas.

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Southwark Council (202003065)

1 Apr 2021 Case 202003065 No Maladministration Financial

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The outstanding major works to the resident’s kitchen. The replacement of the resident’s carpets following a water leak. The resident’s concerns related to the condition of the property. The resident’s request for a rent and service charge refund for the period when …

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Aster Group Limited (202010147)

31 Mar 2021 Case 202010147 No Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a pest problem in her property.

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Camden Council (202009166)

31 Mar 2021 Case 202009166 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Croydon Council (202011660)

31 Mar 2021 Case 202011660 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request for it to repair her garden paving slabs. The resident’s report of her sound insulation being inadequate.

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Hackney Council (202006581)

31 Mar 2021 Case 202006581 No Maladministration

REPORT COMPLAINT 202006581 Hackney Council 31 March 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 […]

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Haringey Council (202004508)

31 Mar 2021 Case 202004508 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about noise from taps and creaking floorboards in her neighbours flat prior to June 2016. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in September 2020 of issues arising with her neighbour regarding the maintenance and sharing of the front …

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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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