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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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Stonewater Limited (202417872)

11 Sep 2025 Case 202417872 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of grounds maintenance issues in the communal garden. The associated complaint.

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City of Westminster Council (202422062)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202422062 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a parking space and concerns about the allocation of parking spaces. Associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401899)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202401899 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request for an adaptation to a communal pathway. reports that the condition of her neighbour’s garden was affecting her property. reports about the standard of repairs to her kitchen window and bath. request for upgrades to her heating system.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202425047)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202425047 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of: Excess cold and unaffordable fuel bills. Disrepair to front door. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202347973)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202347973 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns about the management move process. Concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403717)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202403717 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts breaking down. The associated complaint.

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City of York Council (202447972)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202447972 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Issues with the condition of the property when she moved in. Outstanding repairs to the property, including the condition of the kitchen, and the related damp and mould The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the …

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London Borough of Croydon (202419946)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202419946 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: request for rehousing on medical grounds. reports of: drafty windows. a faulty storage heater. various outstanding repairs. damage to personal possessions. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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One Manchester Limited (202442781)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202442781 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property. The complaint and the level of redress offered.

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Peabody Trust (202331637)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202331637 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of poor conduct by contractors. Handling of repairs. Response to the resident’s concerns about the presence of lead within the property. Complaint handling.

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Sage Rented Limited (202344731)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202344731 Partial Maladministration For profit

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Redress for the resident’s hot water issues from 22 July 2023 to 26 November 2023. The resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202325357)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202325357 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould repairs in the bathroom. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Croydon (202332109)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202332109 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202332109 London Borough of Croydon 8 September 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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London Borough of Islington (202207381)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202207381 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request to have flooring thresholds installed in the property. Handling of the complaint about the flooring thresholds. Response to reports of a leak in August 2022. Handling of the complaint about the August 2022 leak.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202331756)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202331756 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the bathroom and kitchen ceilings. Complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202445340)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202445340 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Associated complaint.

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Milton Keynes City Council (202342696)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202342696 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: report of a leak from the flat above, and the subsequent report of damp and mould request to decorate the property following the flat leak request to make good the garden and install a higher fence request to replace a …

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Peabody Trust (202420640)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202420640 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s dissatisfaction about a service charge increase. Handling of the resident’s reports of a roof leak. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202419585)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202419585 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns about the unit cost of heating and hot water. request for further information about an increase in heating and hot water charges. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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City of Westminster Council (202444089)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202444089 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s home. Response to a request for aids and adaptations. Complaint handling and the level of compensation offered.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202347343)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202347343 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks and associated damp. Complaint.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202422710)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202422710 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp, mould, and the associated repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202346518)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202346518 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202415746)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202415746 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to: Radiators. External cladding. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Midland Heart Limited (202329261)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202329261 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for the advanced rent payment to be refunded. Request for written correspondence. Reports of a sewage smell. Reports of repairs to the extractor fan. Reports of black sludge from the taps. Request for permission …

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Peabody Trust (202320788)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202320788 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s management of the resident’s succession request. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Peabody Trust (202421550)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202421550 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for new windows. The resident’s reports of condensation, damp, and mould. The resident’s request for a new kitchen and bathroom. The resident’s reports regarding the standard of work to the garden wall and pathway. The landlord’s complaint handling has …

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Peabody Trust (202421708)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202421708 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Leaks, damp, and mould. Radiator repairs. A flea infestation. We will also consider the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202321168)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202321168 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of : kitchen unit repairs. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202441950)

4 Sep 2025 Case 202441950 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the property’s condition. The resident’s related concerns about unfair treatment by the landlord (including an allegation of bias). The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202446323)

4 Sep 2025 Case 202446323 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the resident’s property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202422315)

4 Sep 2025 Case 202422315 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s Concerns about the conduct of a staff member. Reports of harassment from a neighbour.

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Magenta Living (202347508)

3 Sep 2025 Case 202347508 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Issues with his boiler. Damp and mould. Issues with his toilet radiator and associated damage.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202418846)

2 Sep 2025 Case 202418846 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Service charge concerns. Queries on joint resident estate inspections. Reports of repairs to the communal door. Reports of repairs to the terrace lighting. Concerns on restricted access to the fifth-floor terrace. Concerns about cleaning to the communal areas. Queries on …

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Places for People Group Limited (202436910)

2 Sep 2025 Case 202436910 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of remedial works to the bedroom following reports of damp and mould. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202317287)

2 Sep 2025 Case 202317287 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s claims of a conflict of interest in regard to a Fire Risk Assessment for his building. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202413120)

1 Sep 2025 Case 202413120 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The complaint.

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London Borough of Newham (202415480)

1 Sep 2025 Case 202415480 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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One Housing Group Limited (202420950)

1 Sep 2025 Case 202420950 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp, mould and associated repairs. Request to be permanently rehoused. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202435397)

1 Sep 2025 Case 202435397 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Management transfer. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202345735)

30 Aug 2025 Case 202345735 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the residents’ requests for information regarding cyclical works to their building. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Abri Group Limited (202439456)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202439456 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of flooding into the property, including reports of property damage, damp, and mould. We have investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202420329)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202420329 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Curo Places Limited (202346558)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202346558 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the subsequent collapse of part of the bathroom ceiling. The landlord’s management of asbestos on the bathroom ceiling and its response to the resident’s concerns about asbestos. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202436061)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202436061 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of repairs including: the beading and render on the exterior of a window at the rear of the property. her request for a radiator in the kitchen to be relocated. in the communal areas including the bin chute. to …

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First Choice Homes Oldham Limited (202422287)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202422287 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a mice infestation and the level of compensation offered. Concerns about staff behaviour. Associated complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202443954)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202443954 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handing of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the porch roof. Concerns about the kitchen renewal. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202338893)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202338893 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about service charges. Enquiries about moving into another property. Reports of Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) on the roof garden. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202345644)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202345644 Partial Maladministration Financial

REPORT COMPLAINT 202345644 Hyde Housing Association Limited 29 August 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of the […]

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London Borough of Hackney (202325848)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202325848 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: A leak from the kitchen ceiling. Overcrowding. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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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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