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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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Mid Devon District Council (202539571)

28 Aug 2026 Case 202539571 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202539571 Decision type Investigation Landlord Mid Devon District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 August 2026 Background The resident moved into the property in […]

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Southampton City Council (202420778)

13 Aug 2026 Case 202420778 No Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202420778 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southampton City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 13 August 2026 Background The landlord raised concerns regarding the resident’s use […]

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Portsmouth City Council (202527928)

7 Jul 2026 Case 202527928 No Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202527928 Decision type Investigation Landlord Portsmouth City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 7 July 2026 Background The resident was unhappy with how the landlord […]

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South Tyneside Council (202428304)

4 Jun 2026 Case 202428304 No Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202428304 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Tyneside Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 4 June 2026 Background In March 2024, the resident reported damp and […]

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202430627)

28 May 2026 Case 202430627 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202430627 Decision type Investigation Landlord North West Leicestershire District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 May 2026 Background The resident’s complaint concerns the […]

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Norwich City Council (202234641)

29 Apr 2026 Case 202234641 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202234641 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 April 2026 Background In November 2022, the resident moved into […]

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202341010)

27 Apr 2026 Case 202341010 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202341010 Decision type Investigation Landlord Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Leaseholder Date 27 April 2026 Background The resident complained to the landlord about the conduct of contractors […]

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Leeds City Council (202500689)

17 Apr 2026 Case 202500689 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202500689 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 17 April 2026 Background The resident reported that the top […]

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202447818)

14 Apr 2026 Case 202447818 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202447818 Decision type Investigation Landlord Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 14 April 2026 Background In October 2023 the resident contacted […]

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City of Doncaster Council (202308597)

31 Mar 2026 Case 202308597 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202308597 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Doncaster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 31 March 2026 Background The property owner (freeholder) has […]

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Lancaster City Council (202452944)

27 Mar 2026 Case 202452944 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202452944 Decision type Investigation Landlord Lancaster City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 March 2026 Background The resident is unhappy with the […]

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South Kesteven District Council (202529161)

20 Mar 2026 Case 202529161 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202529161 Decision type Investigation Landlord South Kesteven District Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 March 2026 Background The resident has lived in a bungalow since March 2021. […]

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London Borough of Camden Council (202403980)

12 Mar 2026 Case 202403980 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202403980 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Camden Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 12 March 2026 Background The resident arranged the services of a plumber to […]

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Leeds City Council (202348268)

9 Mar 2026 Case 202348268 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202348268 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 9 March 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat in a […]

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Bristol City Council (202402691)

6 Mar 2026 Case 202402691 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202402691 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bristol City Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 March 2026 Background The resident reported damp and mould in her kitchen in March […]

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Sheffield City Council (202438617)

6 Mar 2026 Case 202438617 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202438617 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sheffield City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 6 March 2026 Background The resident reported that the landlord had […]

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Birmingham City Council (202339157)

27 Feb 2026 Case 202339157 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202339157 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 February 2026 Background In 2023, the resident contacted the landlord […]

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North Kesteven District Council (202329232)

27 Feb 2026 Case 202329232 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202329232 Decision type Investigation Landlord North Kesteven District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27 February 2026 Background The resident has been a […]

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Norwich City Council (202425231)

26 Feb 2026 Case 202425231 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202425231 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2 bed […]

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Winchester City Council (202333164)

26 Feb 2026 Case 202333164 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202333164 Decision type Investigation Landlord Winchester City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 February 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor […]

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Nottingham City Council (202322833)

6 Feb 2026 Case 202322833 No Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

Decision Case ID 202322833 Decision type Investigation Landlord Nottingham City Council Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 06 February 2026 Background The resident reported issues with the bedroom and living room doors on […]

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City of Doncaster Council (202519515)

30 Jan 2026 Case 202519515 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519515 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Doncaster Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident asked the landlord to […]

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Medway Council (202423533)

29 Jan 2026 Case 202423533 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202423533 Decision type Investigation Landlord Medway Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 29 January 2026 Background The landlord replaced the bathroom in the property […]

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Birmingham City Council (202517433)

28 Jan 2026 Case 202517433 No Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202517433 Decision type Investigation Landlord Birmingham City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 28 January 2026 Background The resident was living at the property with […]

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202431978)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202431978 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202431978 Decision type Investigation Landlord Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident reported leaks in his […]

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Leeds City Council (202516683)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202516683 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202516683 Decision type Investigation Landlord Leeds City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident occupies a 2-bedroom house with […]

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City of Wolverhampton Council (202519732)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202519732 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519732 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Wolverhampton Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background In January 2025 the resident asked […]

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Brighton and Hove City Council (202407907)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202407907 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202407907 Decision type Investigation Landlord Brighton and Hove City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 20 January 2026 Background The resident holds a secure […]

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Exeter City Council (202513791)

16 Jan 2026 Case 202513791 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202513791 Decision type Investigation Landlord Exeter City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 16 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a property owned […]

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Nottingham City Council (202343452)

9 Jan 2026 Case 202343452 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202343452 Decision type Investigation Landlord Nottingham City Council Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 9 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a ground floor flat within a block. […]

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202429952)

8 Jan 2026 Case 202429952 No Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202429952 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 8 January 2025 Background The resident complained that her kitchen repair had left her […]

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Decisions by year

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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

Decision counts
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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Severe Maladministration (167) Maladministration (7,085) Partial (6,001) No Maladministration (2,407) Reasonable Redress (1,549) Mediation (250) Outside Jurisdiction (619)

Common topics (last 2 years)

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Browse landlords by decision count

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)