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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202440806)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202440806 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202440806 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 1st floor flat. As part […]

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202507182)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202507182 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202507182 Decision type Investigation Landlord Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 27January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 1 bedroom flat with her […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202513996)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202513996 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202513996 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Shorthold Tenancy Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident has been a tenant of the landlord since […]

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Peabody Trust (202405119)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202405119 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202405119 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident lives in the property with her daughter, who is disabled […]

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Torus62 Limited (202433269)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202433269 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202433269 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident is unhappy with the way the landlord has responded to […]

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Vico Homes Limited (202523270)

27 Jan 2026 Case 202523270 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202523270 Decision type Investigation Landlord Vico Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 27 January 2026 Background The resident moved into the property by a mutual exchange. The […]

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Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (202506461)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202506461 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202506461 Decision type Investigation Landlord Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The landlord moved the resident into […]

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Be One Homes (202514588)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202514588 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202514588 Decision type Investigation Landlord Bolton at Home Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident was the landlord’s tenant from December 2022 until […]

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Canterbury City Council (202339997)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202339997 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202339997 Decision type Investigation Landlord Canterbury City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident is a secure tenant by […]

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Fareham Borough Council (202417935)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202417935 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202417935 Decision type Investigation Landlord Fareham Borough Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The property is a mid-terraced house. The landlord described the walls […]

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London Borough of Lambeth (202430004)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202430004 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202430004 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Lambeth Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident has complained about the landlord’s […]

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Midland Heart Limited (202431475)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202431475 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

Decision Case ID 202431475 Decision type Investigation Landlord Midland Heart Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident reported concerns with a leak from the property above […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202414839)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202414839 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202414839 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident has lived at the property for over 20 years. […]

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Octavia Housing (202417526)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202417526 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202417526 Decision type Investigation Landlord Octavia Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident decided to sell the property in 2020. While preparing the sale, […]

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202405060)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202405060 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202405060 Decision type Investigation Landlord Orbit Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident lives in the property with her 4 children. […]

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202418480)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202418480 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202418480 Decision type Investigation Landlord Platform Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident previously raised concerns about damp and mould in […]

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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202500381)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202500381 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202500381 Decision type Investigation Landlord Plus Dane Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident lived in a 2-bedroom house with his wife […]

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202440898)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202440898 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202440898 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sanctuary Housing Association Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 26 January 2026 Background The property is a 1-bed flat in a high rise block […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202339192)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202339192 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202339192 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident was unhappy how the landlord handled her repair reports. She […]

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Sovereign Network Group (202443674)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202443674 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202443674 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sovereign Network Group Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a flat. She reported blocked guttering to […]

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Together Housing Association Limited (202400435)

26 Jan 2026 Case 202400435 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202400435 Decision type Investigation Landlord Together Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 26 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bed detached bungalow. The resident […]

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202439590)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202439590 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202439590 Decision type Investigation Landlord A2Dominion Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Shared Ownership Date 23 January 2026 Background The property is a flat in a 5-storey, purpose-built block. […]

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Citizen Housing Group Limited (202522330)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202522330 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

Decision Case ID 202522330 Decision type Investigation Landlord Citizen Housing Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident experienced breakdowns of the communal lift serving her […]

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City of Wolverhampton Council (202519716)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202519716 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202519716 Decision type Investigation Landlord City of Wolverhampton Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The landlord is aware the resident […]

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Curo Places Limited (202527801)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202527801 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202527801 Decision type Investigation Landlord Curo Places Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident reported concerns about the external concrete stairs that […]

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Gentoo Group Limited (202515300)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202515300 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202515300 Decision type Investigation Landlord Gentoo Group Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom house with her young child. […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202425402)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202425402 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202425402 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident reported noise nuisance from his neighbour […]

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Norwich City Council (202416233)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202416233 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202416233 Decision type Investigation Landlord Norwich City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident lives in supported accommodation. She […]

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Onward Homes Limited (202406580)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202406580 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202406580 Decision type Investigation Landlord Onward Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background After agreeing the resident’s management transfer application, the landlord offered him […]

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Peabody Trust (202450052)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202450052 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202450052 Decision type Investigation Landlord Peabody Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background 1. The property is a 1-bedroom flat and the resident requested a […]

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202312143)

23 Jan 2026 Case 202312143 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202312143 Decision type Investigation Landlord The Guinness Partnership Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 23 January 2026 Background The resident lived in a flat within a scheme for […]

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Accent Housing Limited (202326853)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202326853 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202326853 Decision type Investigation Landlord Accent Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 January 2026 Background The resident was a tenant of the landlord. In December 2021 […]

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Harlow District Council (202516942)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202516942 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202516942 Decision type Investigation Landlord Harlow District Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 January 2026 Background The resident’s property is a top floor […]

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Octavia Housing (202523976)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202523976 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202523976 Decision type Investigation Landlord Octavia Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a duplex apartment in a low-rise building, with […]

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Origin Housing Limited (202438970)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202438970 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202438970 Decision type Investigation Landlord Origin Housing Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 22 January 2026 Background The resident has been a tenant of the landlord since December […]

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West Northamptonshire Council (202318491)

22 Jan 2026 Case 202318491 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202318491 Decision type Investigation Landlord West Northamptonshire Council Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Leaseholder Date 22 January 2026 Background The complainant became the leaseholder for a 1-bedroom second floor flat in […]

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202442644)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202442644 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202442644 Decision type Investigation Landlord Clarion Housing Association Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background The property is a ground floor flat. The resident began […]

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London Borough of Croydon (202436719)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202436719 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202436719 Decision type Investigation Landlord London Borough of Croydon Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Secure Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background The resident experienced noise nuisance from […]

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Notting Hill Genesis (202449049)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202449049 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202449049 Decision type Investigation Landlord Notting Hill Genesis Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background The property is a 3 bedroom flat in a block of […]

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Portsmouth City Council (202513777)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202513777 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202513777 Decision type Investigation Landlord Portsmouth City Council Landlord type Local Authority / ALMO or TMO Occupancy Leaseholder Date 21 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a block of flats. He […]

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Southern Housing (202344926)

21 Jan 2026 Case 202344926 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202344926 Decision type Investigation Landlord Southern Housing Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 21 January 2026 Background The resident is a tenant of the landlord, and she has limited […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202333539)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202333539 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202333539 Decision type Investigation Landlord London & Quadrant Housing Trust Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a one-bedroom flat within a […]

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Onward Homes Limited (202402569)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202402569 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

Decision Case ID 202402569 Decision type Investigation Landlord Onward Homes Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 January 2026 Background The property is a flat in a block that is over 18 metres […]

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Regenda Limited (202508752)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202508752 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

Decision Case ID 202508752 Decision type Investigation Landlord Regenda Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 13 February 2026 (re-issued) Background The resident is deaf and has health issues. The resident complained […]

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202414645)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202414645 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

Decision Case ID 202414645 Decision type Investigation Landlord Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Landlord type Local Authority Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 December 2025 Background The resident lives in a 2-bedroom tenth floor flat […]

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202433492)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202433492 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202433492 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sanctuary Housing Association Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 January 2026 Background At the time of her complaint, the resident lived with her […]

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202450398)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202450398 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202450398 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sanctuary Housing Association Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 January 2026 Background In February 2024, the resident reported that a sash window was […]

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202505775)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202505775 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

Decision Case ID 202505775 Decision type Investigation Landlord Sanctuary Housing Association Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 January 2026 Background The resident lives in a maisonette. The landlord is the freeholder of […]

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Saxon Weald (202500393)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202500393 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202500393 Decision type Investigation Landlord Saxon Weald Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Assured Tenancy Date 20 January 2026 Background The resident reported a leak from her boiler in January 2024. The […]

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Torus62 Limited (202417443)

20 Jan 2026 Case 202417443 Partial Maladministration Financial

Decision Case ID 202417443 Decision type Investigation Landlord Torus62 Limited Landlord type Housing Association Occupancy Leaseholder Date 20 January 2026 Background Having received notification of his service charges for 2024 to 2025, the resident […]

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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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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)