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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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Regenda Limited (202410650)

4 Apr 2025 Case 202410650 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to kitchen cupboard hinges at the property. the resident’s enquiry about gutter clearance. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Torus62 Limited (202318532)

4 Apr 2025 Case 202318532 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of anti-social behaviour (ASB) including an assault by a neighbour and a dog attack. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Glover’s Trust Endowed Fund (202340175)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202340175 Partial Maladministration Almshouse

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of applications for energy bill relief and discount schemes. handling of concerns about utility billing. response to concerns about staff conduct. response to concerns about its policies and procedures. handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202307147)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202307147 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of staff conduct. The removal of the resident’s property from communal areas.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202322849)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202322849 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Service charges. Estate grounds maintenance. Gutter repairs.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202401239)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202401239 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs for a leak, damp and mould in the resident’s property, including a faulty window and a faulty balcony door. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202313792)

3 Apr 2025 Case 202313792 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns of noise from a nearby private nursery, the nursey’s use of a nearby passageway and the landlord’s enforcement of a covenant concerning the passageway. Response to the resident’s request for noise reducing works and the landlord’s associated communication. Complaint …

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Southwark Council (202320847)

2 Apr 2025 Case 202320847 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the level of compensation paid by the landlord for: Delays in resolving blockages to the resident’s toilet. Delays in its response to the resident’s complaint.

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Futures Housing Group Limited (202317660)

1 Apr 2025 Case 202317660 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concern about damage to his washing machine. Request for adaptations to his property.

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London Borough of Newham (202421897)

1 Apr 2025 Case 202421897 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of drainage issues affecting the toilet. Reports of damp and mould in the bathroom. Request for a replacement front door. Concerns about asbestos. Associated complaint.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202319767)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202319767 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s enquiries about installing a dropped kerb at her property. Handling of cavity wall insulation works. Handling of the installation of a bathroom extractor fan. Complaint handling.

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Fairhive Homes Limited (202334997)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202334997 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202334997 Fairhive Homes Limited 31 March 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 case. […]

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202418468)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202418468 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repairs including the gutters, fascias and eaves. The complaint.

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London Borough of Brent (202413027)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202413027 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Damp and mould, and associated repairs. A roof leak. An update to her household details. A request to install an additional light in the kitchen. We have also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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London Borough of Croydon (202405183)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202405183 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould and associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202205788)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202205788 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of a rodent infestation. Request for compensation for damage due to the infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202322448)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202322448 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of heating and hot water repairs in the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint. There was maladministration in the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint as the landlord: Did not respond to the resident’s stage …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202413917)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202413917 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and concerns about staff conduct. Associated complaint.

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Moat Homes Limited (202341736)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202341736 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns over a leak into his property. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202219947)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202219947 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and maintenance within the communal areas of the block. Antisocial behaviour (ASB) from gangs congregating in and around the block. The resident’s concern that he was paying for services that were not being provided and the level of the service charges …

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202319996)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202319996 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: queries about landscaping works. request for noise disturbance compensation. concerns about water meter access. concerns about cladding works. concerns about communications. reports of a leaking balcony. reports of dogs residing in the building. concerns about the cleanliness, maintenance and security …

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Richmond Housing Partnership Limited (202341724)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202341724 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports of: Repairs to the property. Damp and mould. Repairs to the boiler. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202318865)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202318865 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of water ingress. The associated complaint.

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Sheffield City Council (202309044)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202309044 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: a leaking pipe in the bathroom and subsequent repairs and temporary housing. the landlord’s connection and removal of appliances and damage to the laminate flooring. repairs to the roof and windows unrelated to the leaking pipe. the associated …

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Sheffield City Council (202334268)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202334268 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s request for rehousing. Handling of reports of anti-social behaviour.

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Sheffield City Council (202334289)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202334289 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

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

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Stonewater Limited (202310570)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202310570 Partial Maladministration Occupancy Rights

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of an extension to the resident’s starter tenancy. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Stonewater Limited (202315294)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202315294 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of leaks into the bathroom. The associated complaint.

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Stonewater Limited (202318353)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202318353 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the provision and standard of the grounds maintenance service. The associated complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202313288)

31 Mar 2025 Case 202313288 Partial Maladministration Old Home Ownership Issues (not new build) categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident about his right to buy application. The landlord’s response to the resident about repairs and his concerns that it was forcing him out of the property.

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Arun District Council (202411781)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202411781 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

REPORT COMPLAINT 202411781 Arun District Council 28 March 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 case. […]

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Aster Group Limited (202329810)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202329810 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of concerns regarding items being stored in a communal cupboard. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord's complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202231720)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202231720 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The associated complaint.

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ForHousing Limited (202306138)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202306138 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202322464)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202322464 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks affecting his property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour by a neighbour. The associated complaints.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202341904)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202341904 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of water supply issues. Reports of noisy pipework. Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Request to be rehoused.

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London Borough of Newham (202414895)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202414895 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Damp and mould in the bedroom. The windows The kitchen Issues with drainage The front door Cracks in the ceiling in the front room and door. This Service has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202403403)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202403403 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the condition of the property. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202205078)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202205078 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202205078 Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) 28 March 2025 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the circumstances of […]

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202318104)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202318104 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of poor cleanliness and pest infestations in the bin storage room. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202337333)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202337333 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202337333 Paragon Asra Housing Limited 28 March 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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Sanctuary Housing Association (202419288)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202419288 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202419288 Sanctuary Housing Association 28 March 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 case. […]

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Southwark Council (202303910)

28 Mar 2025 Case 202303910 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: On going damp and mould in the property. Dangerous flooring in the property.

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Amplius Living (202230495)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202230495 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to the porch. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314060)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202314060 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202312998)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202312998 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repairs to the toilet. Poor staff conduct. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest (202119814)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202119814 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the boiler. Handling of associated repairs. Response to a request for compensation for damaged possessions.

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Octavia Housing (202333385)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202333385 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The associated complaint.

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Origin Housing Limited (202342796)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202342796 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of reports of damp and mould. handling of reports of a loss of heating and hot water. response to concerns about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Orwell Housing Association Limited (202335784)

27 Mar 2025 Case 202335784 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the shed roof. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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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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