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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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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202005518)

30 Sep 2021 Case 202005518 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: An operative attending the resident’s property without authorisation. The operative’s conduct.

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Whitefriars Housing Group Limited (201910096)

30 Sep 2021 Case 201910096 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 201910096 Whitefriars Housing Group Limited 30 September 2021 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. This […]

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Arun District Council (202012616)

29 Sep 2021 Case 202012616 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord's response to a report of flooding in the property following a burst bathroom pipe and the amount of compensation offered. The landlord’s complaints handling. A representative has been acting on the resident’s behalf when dealing with this Service and the landlord. For the sake …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202017452)

29 Sep 2021 Case 202017452 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint concerns: The landlord charging the resident for a service charge he was not liable for. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries and complaint.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202001044)

28 Sep 2021 Case 202001044 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp in the property; concerns raised by the resident about asbestos in the property; property insulation works; the related complaint.

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Harrow Council (202014348)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202014348 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of a leak at his property; complaints handling.

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Magenta Living (202011206)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202011206 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident complains about how the landlord handled his reports of repairs needed to: The boiler. The front door.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202102094)

27 Sep 2021 Case 202102094 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbances. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202014000)

24 Sep 2021 Case 202014000 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Consideration of the resident’s transfer application. Support to the resident in applying for alternative accommodation. Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Complaints handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202013293)

23 Sep 2021 Case 202013293 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: the repairs needed to the resident’s back door. the resident’s concerns about a tenancy warning letter being issued. the associated complaint.

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Town and Country Housing (202100667)

23 Sep 2021 Case 202100667 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202100667 Town and Country Housing August 16 2021 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. This […]

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202015079)

22 Sep 2021 Case 202015079 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property when the resident moved in there. The landlord’s handling of the subsequent repairs to the resident’s property. The landlord’s associated complaint handling.

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (202100415)

22 Sep 2021 Case 202100415 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: concerns regarding the smoke detector system in his property. concerns about the extractor fan in his kitchen. associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202007157)

21 Sep 2021 Case 202007157 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak. The complaint is about the complaint handling.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202107582)

21 Sep 2021 Case 202107582 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of: communal cleaning at the resident’s property. the resident’s Subject Access Requests. The resident’s concerns about the landlord’s decision to issue a single point of contact arrangement. the associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202005113)

20 Sep 2021 Case 202005113 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a leak in the roof. The complaint is about the complaint handling.

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Abri Group Limited (202004696)

17 Sep 2021 Case 202004696 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about the communal lift in the building. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Arcon Housing Association Limited (202001719)

16 Sep 2021 Case 202001719 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident’s concerns regarding a breach in confidentiality. Complaint handling.

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Thames Valley Housing Association Limited (202013361)

16 Sep 2021 Case 202013361 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the residents’ reports of a leak at the property. Complaint handling.

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Lambeth Council (202011261)

15 Sep 2021 Case 202011261 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns around the safety of electrical works carried out in September 2018. The length of time taken by the landlord to carry out repairs to the resident’s heating and hot water system. The length of time taken by the landlord to …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202105179)

15 Sep 2021 Case 202105179 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the resident’s rear door and stairway handrail. the resident’s request to be reimbursed for additional heating costs associated with the rear door repair.

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Optivo (202006063)

15 Sep 2021 Case 202006063 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the end of the resident’s tenancy following her death. Requests to speak with the resident following her death.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202100887)

13 Sep 2021 Case 202100887 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request for an EWS1 form and works start dates. Response to the resident’s request to reimburse the fees she incurred in relation to the sale of her property. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202001457)

10 Sep 2021 Case 202001457 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The level and reasonableness of the service charge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about repairs to a dormer window at the building. The landlord’s response to the resident’s enquiries about repairs to a communal tap, pipe and guttering at the building. The landlord’s complaints …

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Origin Housing Limited (201904893)

10 Sep 2021 Case 201904893 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: a consultation with residents prior to the introduction of a parking control scheme; the related complaint.

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Aster Group Limited (202012522)

7 Sep 2021 Case 202012522 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the emergency assistance pull-cord service in the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s hot water system at the property.

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Haringey Council (202011998)

2 Sep 2021 Case 202011998 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The resident’s liability to pay service charges for works which she is dissatisfied with. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s guttering, roof and windowsill. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hillingdon (202103112)

2 Sep 2021 Case 202103112 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s handling of adaptations needed within the resident’s property. The resident’s concerns about the recommendations made by Occupational Therapy. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint and record keeping.

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Cobalt Housing Limited (202006936)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202006936 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident's Subject Access Request (SAR). Allegations made against the resident and the landlord’s decision to terminate her tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the resident's reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident's complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202006923)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202006923 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint concerns the landlord’s response to: the resident’s reports about the communal lift being out of service. the resident’s reports about the faulty front entry gate. the resident’s reports regarding graffiti and fly tipping. the resident’s reports regarding parking enforcement. the resident’s reports about the communal cleaning service. the …

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Islington Council (202013257)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202013257 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that it issued him a warning letter preventing him from raising complaints regarding staff conduct. Complaint handling.

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Leicester City Council (202001448)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202001448 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s roof and ceiling. The landlord’s response to concerns the resident raised regarding asbestos. The landlord’s response to reports of flies coming into the resident’s property via vents.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (201905934)

31 Aug 2021 Case 201905934 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to their reports about noise from doors in the building. The landlord’ response to their reports of the smell of cigarettes and alleged drug taking entering their home.

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One Housing Group Limited (202014350)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202014350 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident's reports that contractors were rude; that their attendance for communal drainage works contravened Covid-19 restrictions; and that they allegedly caused damage and mess when accessing his bathroom. Handling of the subsequent repair and compensation.

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Peabody Trust (202101023)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202101023 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint relates to: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a water outage. the actions of the managing agent.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202010332)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202010332 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of repairs to his rear living room window. The resident’s report of alleged anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s concerns about calls he made to the landlord on 3, 4 and 5 August 2020 and his housing officer putting the …

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202015725)

31 Aug 2021 Case 202015725 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about:

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Mid Suffolk District Council (201911656)

27 Aug 2021 Case 201911656 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs carried out at the resident’s new property. The landlord’s handling of reports that contractors damaged the resident’s possessions. The landlord’s handling of the reports about the conduct of contractors at the property, including concerns over adherence to Covid-19 rules, operatives mocking …

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Onward Homes Limited (202010926)

26 Aug 2021 Case 202010926 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The resident complains about: How the landlord handled repairs needed at the property, primarily to address damp and mould, from September 2017 to June 2018. How the landlord handled repairs needed at the property, primarily to address damp and mould, from July 2018 onwards.

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Onward Homes Limited (202013067)

26 Aug 2021 Case 202013067 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: How the landlord handled the resident’s reports of repairs to the property. The quality of the completed repairs. The amount of compensation offered by the landlord. The formal complaint into these matters

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Selby District Council (202100356)

26 Aug 2021 Case 202100356 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint refers to: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance from his neighbours. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a property transfer. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Bristol City Council (202009132)

25 Aug 2021 Case 202009132 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about anti-social behaviour (ASB). Handling of the replacement of a boiler. Response to reports of mould and the installation of ventilation fans. Response to the resident’s request to be rehoused. Response to the resident’s concerns about adaptations. Decision to …

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Midland Heart Limited (202012874)

25 Aug 2021 Case 202012874 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord charging the resident rent for a property he is not living in. The landlord’s disposal of the resident's belongings and communication. The landlord offsetting the resident’s home loss payment against rent arrears. The landlord’s delay in making the home loss payment to the resident.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202005530)

25 Aug 2021 Case 202005530 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord's: response to the resident’s reports of defects at the property, response to the resident’s reports of problems with the cleaning of the communal areas and maintenance of the grounds at the property, response to the resident’s concerns relating to the condition of the wider …

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Wandsworth Council (202010348)

25 Aug 2021 Case 202010348 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint in 2020 about outstanding repairs. The resident’s dispute of some of her service charges.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202102565)

23 Aug 2021 Case 202102565 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s request for repairs to his bedroom radiator. associated complaint handling.

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Onward Homes Limited (202009646)

23 Aug 2021 Case 202009646 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns that it had failed to complete recommendations following fire risk assessments. Response to the resident’s concerns regarding its proposal to replace the front doors of all properties within the building she owns a property in. Complaint handling.

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Southwark Council (202010225)

23 Aug 2021 Case 202010225 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is regarding: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damage caused to his kitchen ceiling and its handling of the repair to his shower/wet room. The landlord’s complaint handling. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to be either compensated for a damaged carpet or for the …

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Abri Group Limited (202102258)

20 Aug 2021 Case 202102258 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s banding and priority allocation in respect of the resident’s housing need and request for a three-bedroom property on overcrowding and medical grounds. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s contact as to her housing situation and request to move property. The landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202009776)

20 Aug 2021 Case 202009776 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of cladding remediation works including how long the works have taken to complete, the landlord’s communication about funding arrangements, and the impact the situation has had on progressing the sale of the resident’s property. The landlord’s decision not to refund the cost of …

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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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