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 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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about a thermostat. Associated formal complaint.
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s front door. Reports of damp and mould. The resident’s requests to move to another property.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of repairs throughout the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a managed move. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of reports that contractors had not done communal cleaning. The landlord's handling of communal repairs. The Ombudsman has also decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the roof allowing entry for pests. Reports of repairs to the driveway. Fire safety concerns. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the flooring in the upstairs bathroom and downstairs wet room. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of a rat infestation. The complaint. The landlord operated a 2-stage complaints policy. The policy states the landlord will provide a stage 1 complaint …
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s complaint handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the: Front door. Kitchen. Bathroom.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp, mould and related outstanding repairs. Complaint. This report has also assessed the landlord’s record keeping.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the security of the block. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Subject Access Request (SAR). Reports about repairs. Reports about staff conduct.
The complaint is about: the impact of repair issues on the resident and her daughter’s health. the landlord’s: response to reports of a leak in the property, handling of repairs and the resident’s request to be decanted. response to repair reports about a hoist in the property. response to repair …
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of mice in his property and the associated repairs. The landlord’s handling of a neighbour nuisance complaint made by the resident in 2021. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour in the car park. The landlord’s …
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for it to provide audited service charge accounts and associated documents, including information about the electricity production from solar panels. Report of water ingress from a balcony leak. Report of snagging repairs required to the metal lift plate and …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for kitchen repairs. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of repairs. Concerns about subsidence. Reports of harassment, victimisation, and intimidation by the neighbours. Request for a designated parking space The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A homelessness prevention grant application and related property transfer. Costs the landlord has requested for: Replacing two doors. Repairing a hole in the hallway door. Clearing the garden and house. Court costs. The landlord’s decision to start legal proceedings. The Ombudsman has …
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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of condensation in the loft. Reports of outstanding repairs to the kitchen. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the resident’s reports about the landlord’s handling of; Issues within the communal areas including repairs to the entrance gates and alleged antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated service charges. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leaking skylight in the resident’s property. Repairs and maintenance to the communal areas, including: A burst pipe in the basement area. Issues with the communal front door not being secure and the intercom failing. Damp and mould in the communal areas. …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns raised in relation to the void inspection. The subsequent repairs to: Damaged floor tiles which contained asbestos. Leak/roof issue. Cracked toilet. Cracked walls. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of multiple outstanding repairs to the property including damp and mould. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision that the resident was liable for service charges. Handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s management transfer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the property’s structural integrity. Reports of damp and mould. Reports of inappropriate staff conduct. The resident’s request for a management transfer. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports concerning the condition of the property. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the: Resident’s reports of damp and mould and its handling of the related repairs. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the condition of the property when it was let. Handling of outstanding repairs. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the residents’: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of repairs to the windows that were causing high electricity bills. Reports of repairs to the extension. Reports of damage caused to a wheelchair. Complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of repairs required in the resident’s bathroom. The resident’s request for additional insulation in her loft. The resident’s reports of subsidence in the property and subsequent issues with internal doors. The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the …
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs needed in communal areas. A pest infestation at the property. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for her windows to be replaced. Request for it to remove fly tipped waste from her garden. Reports of damp and mould. Rent arrears. Formal complaint. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Administration of the resident’s service charge account. Response to the resident’s request for a leaseholder panel. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to temporary accommodation not having electricity when the resident moved in. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding the duration of the temporary move. Handling of the complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and a bathroom renewal. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about a roof leak, its handling of associated repairs, and the level of compensation offered by the landlord as redress. The landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for repairs to mortar. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of and communication about various repairs. Concerns relating to the conduct of staff.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Communication with the resident regarding an insurance claim. Handling of a request for information about her rent and service charges. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s concerns about the property condition at the start of the tenancy, the signup, and her request for the report of its inspection before she moved in. the resident’s concerns about the floors. the resident’s concerns about adapted units. the resident’s …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Boiler repairs. Leaks and flooding within the property. Reports of carbon monoxide warnings. Repairs to the communal lift. Communal cleaning and maintenance. Reports about the conduct of housing officers. Damage to the resident’s belongings. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint …
The complaint is about how the landlord has handled the resident’s management move. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s requests for repairs to the rear garden. The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s concerns regarding the bathroom window.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The resident’s loss of hot water and heating. The resident’s reports of staff conduct. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the water charges and the reported delay in receiving the utility statements. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with the electricity meter for his property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of problems with …
| 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 |