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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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Paradigm Housing Group Limited (202311664)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202311664 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The termination of the resident’s licence agreement. The resident’s report of the use of force during eviction.

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Southern Housing (202232960)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202232960 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: damage to the resident’s window and balcony following cyclical works in 2020. communal facilities. communal repairs. estate management and communication. the resident’s complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (202337536)

17 Dec 2024 Case 202337536 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A problem with the resident’s kitchen sink. The resident’s reports of dissatisfaction with the standard of communal caretaking. Repairs to a communal door lock. The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). A home loss and disturbance payment. The Ombudsman will also investigate …

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Gentoo Group Limited (202231509)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202231509 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for it to complete a pathway repair. The associated complaint.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202400949)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202400949 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Haringey London Borough Council (202330177)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202330177 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The repairs at the property. The associated complaint.

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Lambeth Council (202303553)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202303553 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. Handling of the resident’s reports that the damp and mould damaged her personal possessions. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202231817)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202231817 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the door entry system. Response to the resident’s request for compensation for loss of property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202313300)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202313300 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The maintenance of communal areas. Service charges for CCTV, emergency lighting, and communal gardens.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202234807)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202234807 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Anti-social behaviour (ASB). Staff conduct.

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Places for People Group Limited (202343788)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202343788 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. The resident’s request for a management transfer. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Together Housing Association Limited (202308783)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202308783 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with 2 trees in the resident’s front garden. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Waltham Forest Council (202322814)

16 Dec 2024 Case 202322814 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), including her request for a copy of an acceptable behaviour agreement (ABA). the resident’s complaint.

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Islington Council (202221202)

13 Dec 2024 Case 202221202 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: antisocial behaviour (ASB); issues with the intercom system, and communal lift. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202343786)

13 Dec 2024 Case 202343786 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the repairs to the property. Handling of damp and mould and subsequent repairs. Handling of the resident’s report of damage to her personal belongings. Complaint handling. This report has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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North West Leicestershire District Council (202416498)

13 Dec 2024 Case 202416498 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The condition of the property when let to her and the landlord’s handling of the remedial works. The landlord’s response to her request for it to install a shower. The landlord’s handling of her complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202306913)

13 Dec 2024 Case 202306913 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about scaffolding. Handling of kitchen replacement works. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202302203)

13 Dec 2024 Case 202302203 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Boiler repairs and replacement. Stack pipe repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202311909)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202311909 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s communication about car parking provision. The landlord’s handling of boiler repairs. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202322410)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202322410 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s dissatisfaction about its proposal to install a condensing boiler. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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West Kent Housing Association (202226103)

12 Dec 2024 Case 202226103 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the electric debt left on the meter at the start of the tenancy. Concerns about the gas debt left on the meter at the start of the tenancy. Concerns about the gas supply being left on at the …

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Great Places Housing Association (202232324)

11 Dec 2024 Case 202232324 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns that service charges were incorrectly applied to her account. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hastoe Housing Association Limited (202336879)

11 Dec 2024 Case 202336879 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202336879 Hastoe Housing Association Limited 11 December 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 […]

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Birmingham City Council (202226339)

10 Dec 2024 Case 202226339 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about how the landlord responded to the resident’s requests for it to: Renovate the kitchen, bathroom, and roof. Install a back-gate in the garden. Relocate the boiler. Repair faulty brickwork at the rear of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Great Places Housing Association (202336059)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202336059 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp, mould, and the associated repairs. Drain odours.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202217273)

9 Dec 2024 Case 202217273 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s reports of a roof leak. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202225946)

6 Dec 2024 Case 202225946 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the front and rear communal door and the resident’s front door. The associated complaint.

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Great Places Housing Association (202306364)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202306364 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that the window cleaning was not being performed. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202321675)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202321675 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the kitchen, windows and balcony door. Associated complaint.

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Town and Country Housing (202328175)

5 Dec 2024 Case 202328175 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202334343)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202334343 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Islington Council (202308662)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202308662 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request for: Emergency accommodation. Compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Leeds City Council (202315432)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202315432 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202217703)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202217703 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports of repairs, including: The boiler. The shower door. A leak coming through the bathroom ceiling from the roof. A leak under her kitchen sink. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202401031)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202401031 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of and response to the resident’s: Reports of water ingress from exterior walls and windows. Reports of damp and mould inside the property. Request for a claim to be made on its liability insurance. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of …

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Soha Housing Limited (202301865)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202301865 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about monthly charges which are not applicable to him. Associated formal complaint.

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Thanet District Council (202227258)

4 Dec 2024 Case 202227258 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise nuisance. Damp and mould.

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Midland Heart Limited (202225075)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202225075 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Heating and hot water repairs. Roof leaks affecting the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Waltham Forest Council (202205559)

3 Dec 2024 Case 202205559 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of a leak. reports of delays in providing information concerning the sale of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202400057)

2 Dec 2024 Case 202400057 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Faults with the resident’s mechanical ventilation system. The resident’s report of smells from a bathroom drain. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202231935)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202231935 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s concerns the fence she installed might lead to her eviction. Outstanding repairs in the resident’s property, including for damp and mould. Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Resident’s request to move. The Ombudsman has also addressed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202404076)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202404076 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Roof repairs. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for a management transfer. Formal complaint.

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Freebridge Community Housing Limited (202217964)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202217964 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’: Reports about repairs to soffits, facias and guttering Reports about fencing. Reports about antisocial behaviour (‘ASB’) and noise. Reports about parking issues. Reports about a neighbour extending their land. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202345481)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202345481 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs in the resident’s property, including: Damp and mould. Window repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202226674)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226674 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about a thermostat. Associated formal complaint.

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Kirklees Council (202314578)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202314578 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s:

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Lewisham Council (202347050)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202347050 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould affecting her property. A temporary decant.

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London Borough of Newham (202226552)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202226552 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports regarding: Repairs to the loft hatch and insulation. Plastering in the main bedroom. Fencing in the garden. The neighbour’s overhanging tree. A leak in the bathroom and the subsequent damage caused in the property. The complaint and level of …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219217)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202219217 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202219217 London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) 29 November 2024 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202230164)

29 Nov 2024 Case 202230164 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports of: Concerns about service charges Repairs to the property and bin store. The associated complaint.

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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.

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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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