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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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Peabody Trust (202009261)

24 Dec 2021 Case 202009261 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: The installation of a downstairs toilet at the property. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Cheshire Peaks & Plains Housing Trust (202004948)

23 Dec 2021 Case 202004948 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the reports of damp to the resident’s bedroom; the maintenance of the garden since a Highways Notice was issued in July 2020; the related complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202011790)

23 Dec 2021 Case 202011790 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the installation of a thinner smaller windowpane (glass). The information provided by the contractors to the resident about the type of windows which were to be installed. The length of time the repairs have been outstanding. The landlord’s …

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Homes Plus Limited (202004002)

23 Dec 2021 Case 202004002 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs to the front door, damp and mould and slabs. The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp and mould from 2014 -2019.

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Camden Council (202006556)

22 Dec 2021 Case 202006556 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of an odour coming from her neighbour’s property. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wokingham Borough Council (202102033)

22 Dec 2021 Case 202102033 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

REPORT COMPLAINT 202102033 Wokingham Borough Council 22 December 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 […]

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Anchor Hanover Group (202004337)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202004337 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about the quality of works carried out to the bathroom and heating including the level of compensation . The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to increased energy costs whilst works were being carried out. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Ocean Housing Limited (202017440)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202017440 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the rear bathroom extension. The associated handling of the complaint.

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202101220)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202101220 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202101220 Southern Housing Group Limited 13 December 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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Victory Housing Trust (202104194)

21 Dec 2021 Case 202104194 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the heating and hot water system. The landlord’s response to a request for compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord handling of the complaint.

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Aster Communities (202010765)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202010765 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident has complained about: How the landlord has handled her reports of defects at her property. The landlord’s ongoing handling of defects since completing its complaint procedure. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Brentwood Borough Council (202016001)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202016001 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202016001 Brentwood Borough Council 20 December 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 […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202015995)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202015995 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: T he landlord‘s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation in relation to a leak in his bathroom in January 2018.

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Peabody Trust (202100509)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202100509 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s noise nuisance reports; the resident’s request for it to install sound proofing; the resident’s claim that it discriminated against him under the Equality Act (2010).

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202014810)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202014810 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs needed in her property. The condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be compensated for damaged belongings.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202101922)

20 Dec 2021 Case 202101922 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about – The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repair works regarding damp and mould to the resident’s property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to her property windows. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports in relation to a neighbouring balcony. The …

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Birmingham City Council (202100448)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202100448 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about the fence replacement the landlord carried out at his property, and its response to his subsequent formal complaint about the matter.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201910195)

17 Dec 2021 Case 201910195 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complained about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to her roof. repairs to address damp and mould. repairs to address cracking. her associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202002136)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202002136 Partial Maladministration Financial

The resident, via his representative, complains about the landlord’s handling of: Matters relating to an asbestos incident in January 2018. A formal complaint made by the representative in June 2018. The Delegated Authority (DA) process. An offer of compensation in 2018 Compensation paid in 2020. Requests for information. The handling …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202015026)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202015026 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

REPORT COMPLAINT 202015026 London & Quadrant Housing Trust 17 December 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. […]

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Optivo (202105830)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202105830 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to charge rent to the resident for her new property after this was let to her but before she moved in, while she was awaiting repairs there. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding the condition of her new property when this …

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Regenda Limited (202005985)

17 Dec 2021 Case 202005985 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord's handling of the resident's reports of debris in the garden. the landlord's handling of the staff conduct complaint and report of contractors not observing social distancing guidance whilst carrying out work within the property. the level of compensation offered by the landlord for a …

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Great Places Housing Association (202001773)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202001773 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a leak. Response to the resident’s concerns about defects to the boiler. Refusal to refund car parking charges for the period when the resident was not living at the property.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202012171)

16 Dec 2021 Case 202012171 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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Mid Devon District Council (202013248)

15 Dec 2021 Case 202013248 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about: The conduct, behaviour and comments by landlord staff made to her when visiting her property, with or without prior notice. Window repairs. Bathroom heating. The landlord’s response to damp and mould reports. Repairs to her front path. The front door is not to her agreed …

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Sovereign Housing Association Limited (202007083)

15 Dec 2021 Case 202007083 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled repairs to the resident’s property following his reports of damp and mould. How the landlord handled the resident’s request to be rehoused. The handling of the formal complaint.

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Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202102484)

13 Dec 2021 Case 202102484 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her property. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202004945)

13 Dec 2021 Case 202004945 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of an electrical fault. complaint about the conduct of an employee. claim for compensation. request for gas heating. The associated handling of the complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202100524)

13 Dec 2021 Case 202100524 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about communal repairs and maintenance of her building, including: The replacement of the communal carpet. Cleaning of the communal paved areas. Repairs to a communal fire door, the communal lighting and uneven paving slabs on the patio area. This …

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Darlington Borough Council (202014803)

10 Dec 2021 Case 202014803 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202011120)

10 Dec 2021 Case 202011120 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour, caused by her neighbour installing a movement activated doorbell. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202100601)

9 Dec 2021 Case 202100601 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202100601 Clarion Housing Association Limited 7 December 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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One Vision Housing Limited (202006531)

9 Dec 2021 Case 202006531 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The quality of communal cleaning at the property. An incident involving a member of the cleaning staff.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202015406)

9 Dec 2021 Case 202015406 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that a service charge should not be payable in respect of the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the administration of her service charge, including that services she paid for were not being provided.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202016772)

9 Dec 2021 Case 202016772 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: how the landlord responded to the resident’s concerns about a decant. the landlord’s response to a request for a copy of its policies and procedures.

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Citizen Housing (202105621)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202105621 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: The heating in her property not working. Damp and mould in her property.

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Derwent Community Housing Association Limited (202010496)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202010496 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of unpleasant smells at the property. Complaints handling.

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Home Group Limited (202009773)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202009773 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s staircasing application. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding service charges levied against the property. Response to the resident’s concerns that it failed to provide her with a copy of the building insurance policy in place for the property. Response to …

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Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Limited (202000920)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202000920 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns regarding the temperature within the property. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding the property’s windows. Response to the resident’s concerns of a sewage smell and mould within the property. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding fire safety. Response to …

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Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited (202108647)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202108647 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs and major works to the resident’s windows. Communication with the resident about the replacement windows. Decision not to provide the resident with secondary glazing. Handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202104457)

8 Dec 2021 Case 202104457 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from her neighbour. the resident's reports of mice in her property. the associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202016709)

6 Dec 2021 Case 202016709 Partial Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202016709 Clarion Housing Association Limited 6 December 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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Waltham Forest Council (202110675)

5 Dec 2021 Case 202110675 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled repairs to: The guttering of the building. The shower in the resident’s property.

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Westminster City Council (202100956)

5 Dec 2021 Case 202100956 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of follow-on works from its previous gas safety service in January 2020. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s annual gas safety service. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202107520)

4 Dec 2021 Case 202107520 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs needed to the external doors of the property, the wooden external panels and her concerns about pests in the property. The resident’s further concerns related to new repair issues, including a leak into her shower room and …

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Bournville Village Trust (202100005)

3 Dec 2021 Case 202100005 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a leak in her bathroom; response to the resident’s request that it refund the cost of her emergency builder; communication following the resident's request for the release of its call recordings; decision to only allow its staff to …

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202011986)

1 Dec 2021 Case 202011986 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the length of time taken by the landlord to complete restorative repairs at the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202006312)

30 Nov 2021 Case 202006312 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s allegations of non-compliance with policies set out by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH), as well as guidance from HouseMark. The process by which the landlord calculated its service charge …

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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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