Southwark Council (202341713)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a leak, and associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Source · Ombudsman casework
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.
Decisions
Nottingham City Council (202312316)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of repairs; reports of damp and mould; associated complaint.
Lewes District Council (202343599)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (asb). The landlord’s regard for the needs of the resident’s household The landlord’s handing of the resident’s associated complaint. The landlord’s handling of her rehousing request.
Camden Council (202409306)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Overcrowding in the property. Damp and mould. The boiler. Repairs throughout her home.
Southwark Council (202300853)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Report of a faulty front door threshold. Compensation request. The associated complaint handling.
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202322792)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s kitchen adaptation request at the property. Complaint handling.
Brighton and Hove City Council (202408882)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about asbestos linked to plastering works. Reports of damp and mould and associated repairs. Reports of repair issues relating to electrics. Reports of repair issues with a kitchen worktop.
Birmingham City Council (202303187)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks, damp and mould and requests for associated plastering works. Associated complaint.
Arun District Council (202213713)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from the adjoining neighbour (neighbour A). The allegations of ASB made against the resident by the downstairs neighbour (neighbour B). The resident’s reports of ASB from neighbour B. The associated complaint. The resident’s concerns about …
Havering Council (202335663)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the communal areas. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Reports of overcrowding and her concerns about the landlord’s transfer list. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.
Wandsworth Council (202233941)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of noise reports about the resident. Decision not to replace the resident’s front door.
Camden Council (202308451)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould, cracks to the exterior and interior walls, and repairs to the windows and doors of the property. Concern that the front door to the property was insecure. Concern that there was a legal restriction on …
Dover District Council (202313200)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of damp and mould at the property. Handling of reports of noise from the heating system. Handling of reports of the heating not working. Complaint handling.
Birmingham City Council (202304660)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with the central heating system. Reports of issues with the toilet and associated drainage systems. Requests for adaptations to his kitchen. Reports of subsidence in the rear garden. Reports of draughts from the front door and windows. …
East Devon District Council (202336310)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp, mould and moisture. Repairs to the bathroom light. Its decision not to replace a kitchen sink unit. The associated complaint.
Lambeth Council (202318322)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: report of a rat infestation at the property. request for annual reviews of the suitability and accessibility of the property. report of outstanding repairs to the property. request for adaptations to the property. report of verbal discrimination by a telephone …
Leicester City Council (202340167)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns regarding its issuance of a Notice to Quit (NTQ), and termination of their tenancy ; associated complaint.
Luton Borough Council (202343510)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of cleaning and maintenance issues in the communal areas and the resident’s concerns about the safety of the building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Oxford City Council (202346472)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The residents reports of repairs during the defect period, including a leak which caused damp and mould. The resident’s request for larger radiators in the property.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202312994)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s personal information. The utility supplier when the resident’s tenancy started. The associated complaint.
Wolverhampton City Council (202313433)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: responsive repairs. the resident’s request for an adaptation. communal repairs. tree management. grounds maintenance. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
Bristol City Council (202218653)
The complaint is about: The standard of adaptations to the resident’s wet room and kitchen. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a decant. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of defective windows. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.
Crawley Borough Council (202309971)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a breach of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its contractor’s staff. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s claims of disability discrimination. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …
City of Westminster Council (202400657)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about a broken window and extractor fan; complaints handling.
Islington Council (202326091)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when moving in. The resident’s reports of a leak, damp and mould and associated remedial repairs in the property. The resident’s concerns about the communal space including cleaning and works to the communal …
City of Westminster Council (202310687)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks into his property from an upstairs neighbour. The subsequent damage and its offer of compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
North Tyneside Council (202118139)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s alleged harassment and surveillance of the resident. The landlord’s issuance of a Notice of Seeking Possession. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the …
Haringey London Borough Council (202346809)
The complaint is about the impact on the resident’s health of the landlord’s handling of repairs. The complaint is also about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of leaks, damp and mould. concerns about temporary accommodation. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.
Lincoln City Council (202222063)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a missed appointment to uncap gas at a neighbouring property. Query relating to pets on the homefinder service. Reports of inappropriate responses from staff members. Query regarding the rent arrears procedure. Reports of dog related nuisance in communal …
Arun District Council (202313479)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An electrical safety inspection, including the actions of its officer and its consideration of the resident’s vulnerabilities. The installation of a new front door, including the actions of its officer and its consideration of the resident’s vulnerabilities. The resident’s related complaints.
Haringey London Borough Council (202325599)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: damp and mould. damage to belongings due to the damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Southwark Council (202218279)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of domestic abuse (DA). The ending of the resident’s tenancy. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Arun District Council (202125542)
The complaints is about: The landlords response to the resident's request for a transfer to another property. The landlords handling of the resident's reports of asbestos. The landlord continually requesting vulnerability and disability information from the resident. The landlords response to the residents request for a single point of person …
Leeds City Council (202217879)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for support from council services. responsive repairs. reports the property is uninhabitable. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Newcastle City Council (202124710)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a boundary fence to be moved. Concerns about discrimination. The Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Norwich City Council (202314396)
The complaint is about: the resident’s concerns about the impact on her health of the landlord’s handling of issues. the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports it had accessed her garden without permission. a rodent issue at the property. the resident’s concerns about how it communicated with her, and about …
Lambeth Council (202311837)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Intermittent heating and hot water due to a faulty boiler. Asbestos in the property. No fire or smoke alarm in the property. Creaky stairs. Damp and mould in the property. The report also looks at the landlord’s handling …
Colchester City Council (202310994)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The condition of the property when she moved in following a mutual exchange. Repairs required at the property once she had moved in.
Wolverhampton City Council (202206083)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: eviction from the property. concerns about asbestos, and repairs to the bathroom, boiler, front door. concerns about the gas safety check completed in December 2022. concerns about the external post box. reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). the complaint. We have …
Harlow District Council (202307174)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.
Manchester City Council (202228374)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202339926)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident and her son’s personal information. Repairs to the property. The resident’s son’s request to be added to the tenancy. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Gosport Borough Council (202338597)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for disabled adaptations. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Ashford Borough Council (202335294)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak and ceiling repairs including the removal of asbestos at the resident’s property. Concerns about difficulty contacting the landlord’s staff members and unacceptable comments from a staff member. Concerns about the landlord’s contractor’s conduct and standard of work. The associated …
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council (202320955)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) reports. Complaint handling.
Bristol City Council (202336708)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about temporary accommodation and rehousing options offered to her, following a fire at the property. The ending of the resident’s tenancy. The resident’s concerns about fly-tipping in the garden. The resident’s request to access her property following a fire …
Dover District Council (202306500)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident's concerns about threats of eviction. The landlord’s response and handling of the resident’s reports about antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about property condition. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about outstanding repairs. The landlord’s …
Lambeth Council (202303637)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of damp and mould in the hallway, bedroom and bathroom. Reports of personal belongings damaged by damp and mould. Requests to replace fencing panels. The complaint. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.
Lewisham Council (202328076)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak. The Ombudsman will also be considering the landlord’s complaint handling.
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202322535)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s subsequent request to be rehoused. A safeguard referral to the council. The Ombudsman has also considered the complaint handling in this case.
Decisions by year
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| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |
Landlords with most published decisions
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)