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Housing Ombudsman Decisions

16,595 total decisions 12,049 maladministration found 2,256 no maladministration 164 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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Clarion Housing Association Limited 826
London & Quadrant Housing Trust 555
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Hyde Housing Association Limited 318

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (826) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (555) Peabody Trust (533) London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (488) Sanctuary Housing Association (365) Hyde Housing Association Limited (318) Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (318) The Guinness Partnership Limited (306) Southern Housing (288) Southwark Council (271) Notting Hill Genesis (243) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (242)
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22 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202222923) Case 202222923 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property, and the … 21 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Camden Council (202106293) Case 202106293 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: The condition of the resident’s property and common … 21 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202109843) Case 202109843 · Financial This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs to the property at the time, and … 21 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202116366) Case 202116366 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for the installation of sound insulation in his property. … 19 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Peabody Trust (202108894) Case 202108894 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The condition of the property when it was let to the resident. The unsuitability of the … 19 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Sage Housing Limited (202221052) Case 202221052 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of; repairs to the communal pipework. damage to communal areas. the resident’s request … 15 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration East Devon District Council (202208180) Case 202208180 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: outstanding repairs at the property. reports about the heating and … 14 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Hyde Housing Association Limited (202216852) Case 202216852 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the property, including damp. Reports that … 14 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Stonewater Limited (202116666) Case 202116666 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a leak at the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s … 11 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Homes Plus Limited (202204960) Case 202204960 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord's: Response to the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property upon moving in … 11 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration London Borough of Barnet (202102335) Case 202102335 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about polystyrene ceiling tiles in her property. The landlord’s … 8 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Settle Group (202207221) Case 202207221 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs following the resident moving into a mutual exchange property; response to … 7 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Home Group Limited (202203099) Case 202203099 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the sale process of the resident’s property. The resident’s claim that the … 6 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Newcastle City Council (202219798) Case 202219798 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of damp and mould at the property. The resident’s request to … 5 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202215520) Case 202215520 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident's report of damp and mould issues throughout the property including … 5 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Regenda Limited (202113848) Case 202113848 · Managing Relations The complaint relates to the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concern over bandings for allocating properties under Home Choice. Handling … 5 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Tower Hamlets Council (202221997) Case 202221997 · Managing Relations This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a suspected leak in the resident’s property. The resident has also made … 5 Sep 2023 Partial Maladministration Trident Housing Association Limited (202108599) Case 202108599 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the resident’s property. Decision not to reimburse the resident for … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202107807) Case 202107807 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of roof leaks affecting the property and associated damage … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Acis Group Limited (202119678) Case 202119678 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Birmingham City Council (202204184) Case 202204184 · Moving/Buying/Selling Home The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s queries about the paint used within the property. Decision to … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Estuary Housing Association Limited (202017245) Case 202017245 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the property. This service has also … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration GreenSquareAccord Limited (202121460) Case 202121460 · Estate Management The resident complained about: How the landlord handled the report of a leak into the property. How the landlord responded … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202222638) Case 202222638 · Old Property Condition migrated-2025 The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of a leak at the property. The landlord's handling … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Haringey London Borough Council (202106418) Case 202106418 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Water ingress, damp and outstanding repairs at the … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Hyde Housing Association Limited (202108054) Case 202108054 · Estate Management The complaint is about: the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about a contractor using the drive at her former … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Irwell Valley Housing Association Limited (202217188) Case 202217188 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of water ingress, damp, and mould at the property The subsequent … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration One Manchester Limited (201910630) Case 201910630 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about: The landlord’s decision to seek a court injunction against the resident in respect of her contact … 31 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202123467) Case 202123467 · Managing Relations The complaint is about The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning leaks and the consequent damage to their property. … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202207064) Case 202207064 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Concern that … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204728) Case 202204728 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a complaint relating to the resident’s previous tenancy; The landlord’s response to … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Gentoo Group Limited (202122445) Case 202122445 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The installation of solar panels at the resident’s property in 2016. Issuing … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Havering Council (202200548) Case 202200548 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Request for sound insulation, due … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202225263) Case 202225263 · Information and data management The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: reports of an operative gaining access to the resident’s property. concerns that … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202114993) Case 202114993 · Estate Management The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports that her property was overcrowded; repairs to the resident’s … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Sanctuary Housing Association (202111250) Case 202111250 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of noise disturbance. Request to be transferred into a … 30 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration The Guinness Partnership Limited (202209462) Case 202209462 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the property; response to the resident’s reports regarding staff conduct; … 29 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Leicester City Council (202107822) Case 202107822 · Health and Safety (inc. building safety) The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Reports of leaks to his shed. Request to remove squirrel … 29 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Together Housing Association Limited (202220628) Case 202220628 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The complaint is about the landlord’s responses to: Snags in the property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) from … 29 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Wandsworth Council (202115911) Case 202115911 · ASB/Abuse/Nuisance The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s consideration of the resident’s housing needs and the suitability of her current accommodation … 24 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202221313) Case 202221313 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s response to concerns about: the suitability of a new hand wash basin installed in … 23 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202107969) Case 202107969 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s management and handling of: a request to install a level access shower wet room … 22 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration The Riverside Group Limited (202223877) Case 202223877 · Financial The complaint concerns: The landlord’s decision to recharge the resident to repair the toilet in the property. The conduct of … 21 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202219125) Case 202219125 · Managing Relations This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of defective windows and doors, and the resulting cold … 21 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Tower Hamlets Community Housing (202116245) Case 202116245 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The condition of the property the resident mutually exchanged into. The landlord’s handling of remedial repairs. … 18 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Birmingham City Council (202125140) Case 202125140 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports concerning the condition of the kitchen at the property. … 16 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (201614786) Case 201614786 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the residents reports of repairs required at the property. Response to the … 16 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (202121687) Case 202121687 · Managing Relations The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repairs required at the property. Response to the … 16 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Wandsworth Council (202200519) Case 202200519 · Managing Relations The complaint is about: The condition of the property when the resident’s tenancy began. The communications from the landlord on … 14 Aug 2023 Partial Maladministration Clarion Housing Association Limited (202120227) Case 202120227 · Financial The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s: Decants from the property between April 2021 and June 2021 …