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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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Plus Dane Housing Limited (202234243)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202234243 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to repairs including damp and mould. Response to the resident’s reports of ASB. Complaint handling.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202229685)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202229685 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak. Window replacement work including major work involving the bay windows. Reports of damp and mould.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202233982)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202233982 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of pest infestations in the property. The resident’s request to be rehoused. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaints.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202304970)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202304970 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of no heating or hot water. Reports of outstanding repairs. Request for a temporary decant. Associated formal complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202221331)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202221331 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a roof leak and its communication with the resident. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for compensation for damage to her belongings and the kitchen flooring. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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The Industrial Dwellings Society (1885) Limited (202210032)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202210032 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s repair requests. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202221465)

28 Mar 2024 Case 202221465 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for leaseholder forum meetings to be reinstated. Delay in providing copies of building insurance policy and painting contract. Delay in providing contact details for tenant board members. Complaint handling.

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Charnwood Borough Council (202208480)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202208480 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of mould on 6 January 2022, and the associated complaint. An emergency request for repair following a water leak on 17 January 2022.

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Grand Union Housing Group Limited (202220883)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202220883 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the disposal of the resident’s personal belongings stored in a communal meter cupboard. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202223738)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202223738 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s various concerns around the death of a neighbour. Response to the resident’s reports of boiler and sink repairs. Complaint handling. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202313564)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202313564 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the main communal entrance door. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the communal areas. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defective communal lighting. The landlord’s response to the …

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MHS Homes Ltd (202208094)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202208094 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to move a wall in the property, including the lack of notice and financial impact of this. Response to the resident's reports that he did not have to pay service charges until defects were resolved. Response to a request to buy back the …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202218440)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202218440 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202305137)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202305137 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rehousing request. The resident’s reports of noise disturbance and related nuisance from neighbours. The resident’s rent arrears.

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Peabody Trust (202210611)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202210611 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident's: Reports of outstanding boiler repairs; Request for a reimbursement of energy costs; Complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202216897)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202216897 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The structural damage caused to the property by a neighbour. The resident’s request for the reimbursement of the costs she incurred as a result of loss and damage to the property. This report looks at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. …

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Southwark Council (202205642)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202205642 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to:

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202214094)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202214094 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to upgrade the warden call system. The conduct of the landlord’s staff. The landlord’s complaint handling. The resident also raised complaints about: the landlord appointing a different contractor to install the upgrade the contractor doing the installation driving dangerously on the estate and …

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Twenty11 Homes Ltd (202225419)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202225419 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the property following the resident’s reports of damp and leaks. the related complaint and claim for compensation. The complaint is also about the impact of the damp and leaks on the resident’s family’s health. We have also considered the landlord’s …

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Twenty11 Homes Ltd (202226645)

27 Mar 2024 Case 202226645 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Connexus Homes Limited (202215584)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202215584 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of: Damp and mould. Antisocial behaviour (ASB). The unsuitability of the property and the resident’s request to move.

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Great Places Housing Association (202218300)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202218300 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the resident’s reports concerning the landlord’s handling of: Repairs required to the property including: The shower and shower cubicle. A faulty ventilation system that caused damage to carpets, walls, curtains and soft furnishings. A request to provide authority to NHBC to investigate the resident’s case. Complaint …

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London Borough of Croydon (202227185)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202227185 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A management transfer request. Reports of leaks in the property and subsequent damp and mould. The complaint.

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London Borough of Hounslow (202122234)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202122234 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Anti-social behaviour including reported noise nuisance and drug-related activity. Heating. Plumbing. Rubbish and bin chutes. Risk and safety to residents and housing officer contact details. The associated complaint including a requested reasonable adjustment.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202306203)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202306203 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s concerns regarding parking. Handling of the resident’s requests that her kitchen and bathroom be replaced. Response to the resident’s request for re-housing. Response to the resident’s reports of a mouse infestation. …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202128221)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202128221 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident's : Reports of outstanding cyclical repairs; Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB); Concerns about CCTV; Complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202222583)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202222583 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of leaks, damp and mould, and its handling of the required major works, to the resident’s property. Handling of the resident’s decant, including issues with, and condition of, the decant properties. Response to the resident’s request to be permanently rehoused due …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202215874)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202215874 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s management of repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202304408)

26 Mar 2024 Case 202304408 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about:

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Haringey London Borough Council (202234713)

25 Mar 2024 Case 202234713 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to a radiator. reports of a pest infestation. the resident’s request to be rehoused. the associated complaint.

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Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202224154)

25 Mar 2024 Case 202224154 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concern about the time taken to replace the wooden walkways at the property. Concern about the liability for the works, and the associated increase in service charges. Queries about service charges. Complaint.

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London Borough of Newham (202216504)

25 Mar 2024 Case 202216504 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the fence repair. The resident’s request for a leaseholder online submission tool. This investigation has also made additional findings relating to the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and Information Management (KIM).

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Longhurst Group Limited (202222659)

25 Mar 2024 Case 202222659 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the associated complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202303578)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202303578 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of communal lift repairs. This service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202312131)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202312131 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to outstanding repairs to the property. Response to communal repair and service provision issues. Communication with the resident. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202225025)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202225025 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould at the property. Reports of outstanding repairs at the property. The associated complaint.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202219131)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202219131 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of a leak and water damage in the property. The landlord’s administration of the resident’s request for rehousing. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202216013)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202216013 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise from a neighbouring property. the landlord’s handling of arrangements for asbestos removal in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Livin Housing Limited (202121611)

22 Mar 2024 Case 202121611 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the loft insulation. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the standard of decoration. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water pooling in the garden. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202205988)

21 Mar 2024 Case 202205988 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about: The resident’s historical concerns about various issues including: The property’s condition on letting; The landlord’s handling of adaptations and repairs that were approved in 2016; The landlord’s response to the resident’s historical reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and estate management issues. The landlord’s response to the …

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202312181)

21 Mar 2024 Case 202312181 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of pests in the property. The resident’s concerns about the condition of the property following a mutual exchange. The associated complaint.

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Redditch Borough Council (202213189)

21 Mar 2024 Case 202213189 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) by her neighbour. The resident’s rehousing request. The associated complaint.

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Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202219421)

21 Mar 2024 Case 202219421 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is around: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for service charge information. The landlord’s handling of reports of leaks caused by roofing issues. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Karbon Homes Limited inc Byker Community Trust (202228987)

20 Mar 2024 Case 202228987 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour. Concerns about the allocation of the property below him. Allegations that it discriminated against him. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202300429)

20 Mar 2024 Case 202300429 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to outstanding repairs. Response to an information request. Complaint handing.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202233119)

20 Mar 2024 Case 202233119 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of damp and mould at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the complaint handling in this case.

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Peabody Trust (202321300)

20 Mar 2024 Case 202321300 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of alleged antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s allocation of the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request to be rehoused. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202226532)

20 Mar 2024 Case 202226532 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202216722)

19 Mar 2024 Case 202216722 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s over bath shower screen. The formal complaint, including its refusal to escalate the complaint to stage 2 of its complaints process. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.

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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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