Haringey Council (202100265)
This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of repairs at her property in August 2020. Request to be permanently rehoused.
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
Leeds City Council (202115815)
The complaint is about: The landlords handling of works to cut back overgrown vegetation encroaching on the resident’s garden. The landlord’s handling of works to install additional fencing around the resident’s garden. The landlord’s handling of repairs to an outhouse door. The landlord’s complaints handling.
Network Homes Limited (202103037)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the dual allocation of a car parking space. the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage that was caused to his car. The landlord’s conclusion that it was not liable for the damage caused to …
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202014482)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Repairs at the property. Alleged damage to his vehicle. The landlord’s complaints handling has also been investigated.
Camden Council (202016856)
This complaint is about:
Catalyst Housing Limited (202007873)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: An offer to carpet the floor when she viewed the property. A rent refund. A reported data protection breach. The complaint handling.
Hackney Council (202013813)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: damp and mould in June 2019. damp and mould from October 2020. a bedroom being uninhabitable and his daughter sleeping in the front room.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202114536)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to repairs to the windows – specifically the quality of works and delays experienced and request for compensation. The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of leaks through the boiler flue which resulted in an intermittent lack of hot water and heating. The …
London Borough of Hounslow (202007782)
The complaint concerns: The landlord's handling of the resident’s requests to resolve a leak from a neighbouring property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s compensation request.
The Guinness Partnership Limited (202112215)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of a faulty boiler. The resident’s request for compensation for home improvements on his previous property. The resident’s report of the cooker space being too small. The associated complaint handling.
Tuntum Housing Association Limited (202102559)
The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s Move on Support Package (MoSP) application. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct and the allocation of a keyworker. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. The landlord’s handling of a Homelink (a Local Authority’s Choice Based …
Great Places Housing Association (202118432)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the activation of the resident’s carbon monoxide alarm. The landlord’s handlining of the resident’s complaint
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202005403)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request to be rehoused. The resident’s reports of damp and mould at his property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
Newcastle City Council (202109620)
The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to unblock the resident’s bath pipe. The associated complaint.
Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202110918)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s windows. The resident’s request for bathroom repairs or improvements (specifically, storage).
Phoenix Community Housing Association (Bellingham and Downham) Limited (202001538)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s repairs between 2012 – 2015. The landlord’s handling of the neighbour dispute concerning ownership of the fence and the location of the boundary. The landlord’s handling of alleged Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) from both parties. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …
Central and Cecil Housing Trust (202006602)
This complaint is about: The resident’s allegation that the landlord’s communications breached General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the landlord’s handling of her Subject Access Request (SAR); The landlord’s management of the resident’s contact preferences; The landlord’s complaint handling.
Sanctuary Housing Association (202112724)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202112724 Sanctuary Housing Association 26 January 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 […]
Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202005385)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to leaks and damp as well as a silverfish infestation in the property. Handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused.
Wandle Housing Association Limited (202004197)
The complaint is about the landlord’s Response to the resident’s request for compensation for damaged possessions following a leak at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of her neighbour leaving items in the communal hallway of the building. Administration of the resident’s rent account, specifically that a £50 payment …
Guinness Housing Association Limited (202011734)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for repairs to be carried out to the gas supply pipe serving her property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Havering Council (201909000)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: Repairs reports for a communal kitchen stack pipe in 2019. Reimbursement for repairs to a communal bathroom stack pipe in 2020.
Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202103269)
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to his storage heating and immersion heater. The landlord’s complaint handling.
Stonewater Limited (201915252)
This complaint is about: a. the level of redress the landlord awarded in respect of its acknowledged delays and failures while handling the resident’s reports of an inadequate water supply at the property; b. the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about rent arrears, his assigned tenancy rating and the …
Southern Housing Group Limited (202113632)
The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: The repair to the resident’s heating and hot water system and its offer of compensation. The associated complaint.
Havering Council (202105918)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of:
Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202111617)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's: reports of a mice infestation in her property communication with the resident and her representative; and reports of various repairs in the property, including repairs and mould in the bathroom and problems with the windows and front door.
Newham Council (201913436)
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s right to buy application; the resident’s request to meet with the mayor; a leak from above into the resident’s property; the resident’s request for bathroom adaptations.
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202107688)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
Nottingham City Homes Registered Provider Limited (202004670)
This complaint is about the landlord’s Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when let to her. Complaint handling. Record keeping.
Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202002157)
This complaint is about the landlord’s decision to apply for an Alternative Payment Agreement (APA) and its response to the resident’s offer of a payment plan to clear her arrears.
Wandsworth Council (202004657)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property, including to address damp and mould. The resident’s reports of pest issues in the property. The resident's request to be moved to a larger property. The associated formal complaint raised.
Arhag Housing Association Limited (202100545)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s offer of compensation in respect of the handling of the initial Right to Acquire (RTA) application and subsequent complaint handling. The resident having to submit a new RTA application form once the decision was changed.
Notting Hill Genesis (202011274)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of harassment by his neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint. The landlord’s record keeping.
Wandsworth Council (202110642)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about:
GreenSquareAccord Limited (202010493)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of no hot water and heating and repairs to her storage heaters. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of draughty windows.
Brent Council (202003321)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: A leak at the property and the subsequent repairs and associated damage. Asbestos at the property. The landlord’s complaint handling, communication and customer service.
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202106440)
The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Repairs to the residents guttering, garden and communal entrance of the property and the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint. The resident’s concerns about the conduct of a contractor in November 2021, issues related to the ownership of the …
Southwark Council (202111233)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a transfer under medical grounds. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning damp and mould at the property, including outstanding repair issues. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for outstanding repair issues at the …
Lambeth Council (202101978)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould issues. The landlord’s failure to communicate in response to the resident’s complaints.
Network Homes Limited (202102613)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about his service charge, including his requests for an explanation regarding: the breakdown of current charges; the credits and debits on his statement; carpet cleaning costs; the difference between the estimated cleaning costs and the actual cleaning costs. The …
Optivo (202106387)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202106387 Optivo 11 January 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 set out […]
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202008452)
This complaint is about:
One Vision Housing Limited (202014686)
The complaint is about: the behaviour and actions of the landlord’s staff in investigating the resident’s previous antisocial behaviour (ASB) complaint; the landlord’s decision to issue a ‘red card’ to the resident regarding ASB.
Lambeth Council (202100331)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202100331 Lambeth Council 8 January 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 set […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202008449)
The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled repairs at the property prior to January 2020. How the landlord handled repairs at the property, including reports of damp and mould, from January 2020 onwards. The associated formal complaint into these matters.
Hounslow Council (202106793)
The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision to remove plants from the resident’s balcony. The formal complaint into the matter.
North Kesteven District Council (202102564)
The complaint is about the landlord’s decision not to grant permission for adaptations at the property, specifically, an extension. The complaint is also about the landlord’s handling of the request for permission to make adaptations at the property.
Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202016194)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of no heating or hot water in February 2021. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that his radiators were not working in April 2021. The impact the period of having no heating or hot water had on the …
London Borough of Redbridge (202109202)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request to be decanted or compensated during repairs to the property: The resident’s complaint.
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)