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.
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about his toilet and drains. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos in his property. The resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Complaint handling. Record keeping.
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s; Handling of the resident’s concerns about his service charge account. Complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s transfer application. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and the associated repairs. The resident’s concern that damp and mould in the property had an adverse effect on the health of members of her household, and caused injury. The landlord’s handling …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident's concerns about the behaviour of a member of staff; The resident's concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB); Incidents that had affected the resident’s representative; Concerns on behalf of other residents: Concerns about an adult safeguarding investigation carried out by the local …
The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of soot-like deposits falling onto his balcony; the resident’s service charge including a charge for the landlord’s on-site meal provision, despite the resident’s dietary requirements meaning he was unable to eat the meals provided.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about polystyrene ceiling tiles in her property. The landlord’s failure to provide the resident with information about the presence of asbestos in her property at the start of the tenancy and subsequently. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request …
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident's report of damp and mould issues throughout the property including issues related to the condition of the windows and doors. the resident's report of repairs to heating and hot water system. the resident's report of repairs to bathroom. the resident's …
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the resident’s front door; response to the resident’s request to renew the bathroom; complaint’s handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the property; A rat infestation in and around the property; Anti-social behaviour (ASB).
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about his neighbour’s video doorbell. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns about: the suitability of a new hand wash basin installed in the property; water damage caused by a slow leak resulting from the hand wash basin installation, and; complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s report of a fire safety incident; handling of the resident’s associated complaint.
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s management move, The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a property transfer and the size of the second bedroom at the property. The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB); the associated complaint.
This complaint is about: The landlord’s Noise Pollution Team’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB).
The complaint is about: The resident’s request for a suitability review of the property. The state of repair of the property at the start of the tenancy. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of communal areas at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of a leak in the property and the subsequent reimbursement request. The resident’s reports of damp and mould following the leak. The related complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of noise nuisance and anti-social behaviour (ASB) against her neighbour and the neighbour’s counter allegations made against her. The resident’s request for permanent rehousing. Complaint handling.
This complaint is about: The condition of the property and the standard of checks undertaken by the landlord at the time of the resident’s mutual exchange. The landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests, including the electrics, window restrictors, a leak in the kitchen, and a broken back door lock. …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould in the property. Reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Responsibility for the maintenance of a drain. Moving of a boundary fence. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request to transfer. Complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports that the resident had been injured due to the condition of the kitchen worktop; Handling of the resident’s request to have his carpet cleaned or replaced after paint or sealant was spilt on it; Handling of the replacement of the kitchen …
This complaint is about: The resident’s transfer request and the Council’s assessment of the resident’s housing need and banding. The resident’s request for a designated disabled parking bay. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of ASB and noise disturbance by his neighbours. The landlord’s handling of allegations of ASB …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request for replacement windows and front door with a letterbox. The resident’s request for fencing repairs. The resident’s request for the landlord to install bollards to the rear of the property. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about information it shared with a third party. Response to the resident’s request for reasonable adjustments. Complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Counter allegation of noise nuisance made about the resident. Staff behaviour.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for reimbursement of her expenses when experiencing a backflow of waste in June 2020. The landlord’s handling of external repairs to a hole outside the property. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s dissatisfaction with the major works (external paintwork). Decision to offset the credit on the resident’s service charge account against outstanding major works charges without informing the resident. Handling of the roof replacement. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property following a leak/flood. The resident’s claim for compensation for damaged belongings. The resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks. The associated damp and mould in their home. Reports of blockages to the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of obstructions to his storage unit. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of several repair issues, including reported damp and mould. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding staff conduct. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord's response to repairs to the property. The landlord's response to pest control issues. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a leak into the property. Request for reimbursement for damage to his personal items due to the leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about repairs to: the roof; her bathroom; a garden fence.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to address the resident’s reports of: Interference with the water supply into the property. Anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s bath mixer tap. The associated complaint.
The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about whether the rear garden is a communal space and who is responsible for its maintenance. The landlord’s response to the resident’s queries about the horticulture payment. The level of customer service provided. The landlord’s complaints handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about the materials to be used to carry out remedial works. Response to the resident’s request that it buy back his 30% share in the property.
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The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of a rodent infestation. The resident’s application for re-housing due to medical grounds. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about: invoicing; grounds maintenance and outstanding repairs. The report will also investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for compensation following his reports of leaks. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The level of service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge queries. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s enquiries about the reasonableness of service charges. The resident’s request to be refunded for service charges. The resident’s enquiries about service charges. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak from a vent in the bedroom; Handling of a leak from above into the bedroom and hall; Response to the resident’s request for compensation for water damaged items; Complaints handling.
| 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 |