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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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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202225311)

11 Jul 2024 Case 202225311 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for no contact from the Housing Officer. The automated messages sent to the resident regarding arrears. The associated complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202210783)

11 Jul 2024 Case 202210783 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Various repairs in the resident’s home, including but not limited to: Roof and guttering repairs. A boiler repair. Repairs to cracked stair treads. Bathroom repairs. A repair to the party wall in the resident’s garden. Removal of a tree. The associated complaint. …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202306442)

11 Jul 2024 Case 202306442 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a faulty oven. The landlord’s record keeping. The associated complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202226735)

10 Jul 2024 Case 202226735 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of: Antisocial behaviour by the resident’s neighbour. The resident’s neighbour feeding birds excessively. The investigation has also taken the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint into consideration.

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Silva Homes Limited (202313847)

10 Jul 2024 Case 202313847 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould, and related repairs. Damaged personal possessions due to mould. Poor conduct by one of its contractors.

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Islington Council (202218257)

9 Jul 2024 Case 202218257 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Report of a leak. Concerns around damp and mould. Concerns around pipework blockages. Concerns around rodents in the property. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202307009)

9 Jul 2024 Case 202307009 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s delay to register the property with the land registry. The landlord’s handling of a dispute over the shared pathway. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202204826)

9 Jul 2024 Case 202204826 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). request to be reimbursed for a shower screen. request that the landlord paint her bathroom. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202228567)

9 Jul 2024 Case 202228567 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202228567 Sanctuary Housing Association 9 July 2024 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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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202305079)

5 Jul 2024 Case 202305079 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request to reclassify his property as a 2 bedroom. Communication in relation to the bedroom issue.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202214883)

4 Jul 2024 Case 202214883 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from her neighbour. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise transference and associated repairs to the building. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of her neighbour subletting their property.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202226018)

4 Jul 2024 Case 202226018 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request to have a cupboard removed from the property. Reports of damp and mould. Request to have a new bathroom and kitchen installed. Garage door repair. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202315642)

3 Jul 2024 Case 202315642 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of antisocial behaviour. The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s application for a managed transfer via the exceptional case panel. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202307969)

3 Jul 2024 Case 202307969 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns around: Damaged personal belongings. Outstanding repairs. Damp and mould. Fencing renewal works. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various health and welfare concerns. Complaint handling.

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Halton Housing (202310172)

2 Jul 2024 Case 202310172 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of defects. Complaint handling.

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Manchester City Council (202301791)

1 Jul 2024 Case 202301791 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202315910)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202315910 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in her home. Excessive cold in her home.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202320710)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202320710 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning: Antisocial behaviour (ASB) by a neighbour. Damp and mould. The standard of communal cleaning. Leaking gutters. The Maintenance of trees and pigeons. The Service has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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ForHousing Limited (202306484)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202306484 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould, including a temporary decant; Handling of the associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202225494)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202225494 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to the balcony door. Repairs following a bathroom leak. Repairs to communal windows Overflowing bins and grounds maintenance. The associated complaint. Repairs to the communal entrance door.

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Luton Borough Council (202229082)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202229082 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: A broken window. Staff conduct. The associated complaint handling.

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Melton Borough Council (202234544)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202234544 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of multiple repairs, including damp and mould. The resident’s reported delays in being rehoused.

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One Housing Group Limited (202304182)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202304182 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: The level of compensation offered to the resident by the landlord following its handling of leak repairs. The landlord’s response to the resident’s complaint about its handling of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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Onward Homes Limited (202311474)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202311474 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs in the bathroom and kitchen (including damp and mould). The landlord’s complaint handling. The resident has subsequently raised complaints about: The handling of a request for a managed move. Mould in their cupboards. A further leak in their bathroom.

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Peabody Trust (202204552)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202204552 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports of repairs within the property, mainly a broken shower head and blocked waste pipe. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlords complaints handling and record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202303265)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202303265 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports about repairs in her property including: damp and mould. a collapsed ceiling and associated structural issues. The landlord’s complaint handling The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202323551)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202323551 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaints are about: Complaint 1. The landlords handling of the repairs to the resident's heating and hot water system. The landlords handling of other repairs to the residents property (toilet, front and rear door). Complaint 2. The behaviour and conduct of the landlords staff and its standard of …

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Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (202224767)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202224767 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for rehousing. Concerns about staff conduct. The associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202213169)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202213169 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould and associated odour. Disrepair to the front and back door and delay in their replacement.

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Wakefield And District Housing Limited (202332720)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202332720 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Westminster City Council (202300742)

28 Jun 2024 Case 202300742 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord's response to the resident’s application for a transfer. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman will consider the landlord’s record keeping.

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Broxtowe Borough Council (202333724)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202333724 Partial Maladministration Old Estate Management categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202333724 Broxtowe Borough Council 27 June 2024 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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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership Limited (202302323)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202302323 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about; The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Damp and mould. Leaks in the bathroom. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a replacement roof, kitchen and windows. The associated complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202231098)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202231098 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mice infestations in the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s allegation that contractors stole items from her loft. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a defective washing machine. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports …

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Oadby and Wigston Borough Council (202307271)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202307271 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents concerns about: antisocial behaviour (ASB) in her block. the security and condition of the communal fire doors in her block. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202313506)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202313506 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB). Fly-tipping in the communal garden. An authorised shed in the communal space. Pests. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202331573)

27 Jun 2024 Case 202331573 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that a caretaker contacted him about rubbish in the communal area. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that the landlord was obstructive and refused to accept his complaint by phone. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports that …

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B3 Living Limited (202227991)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202227991 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of: Light pollution. Noise transference. Smells in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202308618)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202308618 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the installation of a new kitchen. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202319847)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202319847 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for windows to be replaced. Concerns about racism and discrimination. Concerns about being decanted. Formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202233154)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202233154 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The request for remedial repairs to the kitchen extractor fan. The replacement of the kitchen sub floor. The request for replacement of the shower cubicle in the downstairs bathroom. The request for replacement windows. The associated complaint.

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Longhurst Group Limited (202227504)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202227504 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the air source heating pump (ASHP) in her home. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202222919)

26 Jun 2024 Case 202222919 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to reports about: Pests (pigeons and associated debris). Communal cleaning and maintenance including fly tipping. Urine on the carpet. Electric wires hanging from the ceiling in the communal area. Damp and mould. Flooding downstairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202229264)

25 Jun 2024 Case 202229264 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs following a leak. The resident’s request for a kitchen replacement. The associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202320375)

25 Jun 2024 Case 202320375 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould in the resident’s property. Reports of a leak in a communal cupboard. The associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202228087)

25 Jun 2024 Case 202228087 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of various repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s management transfer. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Southwark Council (202205202)

25 Jun 2024 Case 202205202 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp, and cold air transference from a neighbouring property; Complaint. This report will also assess the landlord’s record keeping.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202312135)

21 Jun 2024 Case 202312135 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord's investigation into complaints about the resident's behaviour, and the associated decision to seek possession of the property. The payment of £500 to the resident as agreed by a court undertaking. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. …

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Bernicia Group (202226172)

20 Jun 2024 Case 202226172 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the safety of the boiler and gas pipework, including its handling of the installation of a gas meter at the property. Concerns that the property was let without a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Concerns about the conduct …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202220624)

20 Jun 2024 Case 202220624 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled: The sale of the resident’s property; The resident’s complaint.

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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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