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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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Peabody Trust (202112807)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202112807 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns how the landlord handled: Noise nuisance from a scrapyard near the property. The sale of the property to the resident. The associated formal complaint into these matters.

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Stoke-on-Trent City Council (202113456)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202113456 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of water ingress. The resident’s reports concerning the lift shaft, broken Perspex, trees outside the property and damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202115426)

31 Aug 2022 Case 202115426 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: The level of compensation following leaks and associated damage from a boiler repairs. Complaint handling through its internal complaints process.

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Soho Housing Association Limited (202111856)

30 Aug 2022 Case 202111856 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of water ingress, damp, and other repairs to the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s temporary decant and his request for a permanent move. The landlord’s complaints handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (201914561)

26 Aug 2022 Case 201914561 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: issues with the water pressure and temperature. damp and mould and a request for a surveyor inspection. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Lambeth Council (202108805)

26 Aug 2022 Case 202108805 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint was about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the removal of the neighbour’s garden wall. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (201905616)

25 Aug 2022 Case 201905616 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: repairs to the front door report of the conduct of the operatives repairing the front entrance door report of the conduct of its staff resident’s reports of anti- social behaviour and hygiene issues from Flat A.

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Peabody Trust (202009028)

25 Aug 2022 Case 202009028 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s requests for a breakdown of the service charge spend for the financial year 2018/19. The proportion of the service charges paid by the resident and the level of the landlord’s management fee. The landlord’s handling of the formal complaint.

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Stafford & Rural Homes (202110240)

25 Aug 2022 Case 202110240 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: resident’s reports of the outstanding repairs required to the property resident’s request to be transferred. the related complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202102491)

23 Aug 2022 Case 202102491 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about: How the landlord handled the resident’s personal data. The landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of ASB by her neighbours. Allegations of ASB made about the resident by her neighbours. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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Shepherds Bush Housing Association Limited (202112342)

23 Aug 2022 Case 202112342 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports; adaptations to the resident’s property; the related complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202101814)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202101814 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: repairs required to the electrics in the property including the associated removal of asbestos material. clearance of rubbish from the garden the related complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202200204)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202200204 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about its responsibility for repairs and maintenance in the grounds of his estate under the terms of his lease. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of communal repairs to his building. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Richmondshire District Council (202104410)

22 Aug 2022 Case 202104410 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about: Whether the resident was given the opportunity to postpone the works to her bathroom in January 2021. A discrepancy between the Risk Assessment and Method Statement for those works. Rubbish being left in the resident’s property once the works had been completed and the associated clearance …

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Cannock Chase District Council (202106467)

19 Aug 2022 Case 202106467 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to reports of ASB and counter allegations. The landlord’s handling of his concerns about staff conduct.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (201702669)

18 Aug 2022 Case 201702669 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident has complained about: The landlord’s response to the complaint about the incorrectly registered gas meters. The landlord’s response to the complaint about the management of the building. The landlord’s response to the questions about the service charges. The landlord’s handling of the formal complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202016075)

18 Aug 2022 Case 202016075 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from the neighbour in the upstairs flat. The related complaint handling.

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Wolverhampton City Council (202113087)

18 Aug 2022 Case 202113087 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: reports of rubble in her rear garden; concerns about the landlord’s operatives attending unannounced; reports of a rodent infestation; request to for a property transfer. The complaint is also about the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Vivid Housing Limited (202120265)

17 Aug 2022 Case 202120265 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould within the property. Repairs needed to the communal lifts within the building and the support offered to the resident. The resident’s request for a management transfer.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202114965)

16 Aug 2022 Case 202114965 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s concerns regarding the temperature in one of the bedrooms in the property. Complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202014997)

16 Aug 2022 Case 202014997 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaints referred to this Service are about: Rent and service charge increases since the start of the resident’s tenancy and the landlord’s administration of the resident’s rent account. The landlord’s decision to serve a Notice of Seeking Possession (NOSP) on the resident due to rent arrears. The landlord’s handling …

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Town and Country Housing (202121309)

15 Aug 2022 Case 202121309 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The resident’s reports of being exposed to Covid-19 by a contractor . Repairs required in the resident’s former property. The associated complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202101705)

12 Aug 2022 Case 202101705 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident complains about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the lino flooring in the shower room. Repairs to the communal main entrance door. Their concerns about the condition of the bin store and communal areas. Reports of a mouse infestation. Reports of anti-social behaviour and associated request for a …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202103674)

12 Aug 2022 Case 202103674 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of a rat infestation; response to the resident’s request for garden works; handling of various reported repairs to the property’s plumbing and heating systems; handling of the resident’s concerns around anti-social behaviour (ASB); handling of repairs to the property’s windows and doors; complaint …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (202117717)

12 Aug 2022 Case 202117717 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s heating and hot water system and the level of compensation offered. The associated complaint.

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Canterbury City Council (202011397)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202011397 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damage to her belongings. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of rubbish removal.

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Citizen Housing (202125268)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202125268 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of: A leak into the property and the resident’s request for compensation for the damage this caused. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The associated formal complaint.

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Croydon Churches Housing Association Limited (202006660)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202006660 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a mouse infestation. Handling of repair reports, including relating to damp and mould in the property and a faulty kitchen light. Handling of the resident’s complaint and its offer of compensation.

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Two Rivers Housing (202127014)

11 Aug 2022 Case 202127014 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to the resident’s: request for a replacement door; reports of heating issues in the property.

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Lambeth Council (202002809)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202002809 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and repairs required to fencing and windows at the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the condition of a vacant, neighbouring property. The landlord’s decision to replace a communal lock at the property, including …

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London Borough of Brent (202112043)

9 Aug 2022 Case 202112043 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The action taken by the landlord in response to reports of Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), including the proposed installation of a gate and CCTV. The landlord’s handling of reports of noise, smoke, and odours from neighbouring commercial premises. The landlord’s handling and enforcement of waste management on …

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202200250)

5 Aug 2022 Case 202200250 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of a leak in her bathroom Complaint handling (including the level of compensation it awarded)

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Kingston upon Thames Council (202116746)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202116746 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202116746 Kingston upon Thames Council 4 August 2022 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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Slough Borough Council (202111823)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202111823 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s concerns about the state of repair and security of communal doors, the resident’s reports of fly tipping and to the resident’s concerns regarding communal cleaning. The resident’s request for information regarding service charges. The resident’s concern about asbestos .

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Tower Hamlets Homes (202102916)

4 Aug 2022 Case 202102916 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (‘ASB’) and noise reports. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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EMH Housing and Regeneration Limited (202112835)

3 Aug 2022 Case 202112835 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp to his bedroom and living room; drainage repairs reported by the resident; the resident’s reports of window and door repairs needed to improve his security; the resident’s concerns about high electricity charges.

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Islington Council (202200850)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202200850 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a replacement front door and frame. A welfare check. Information held on file The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202012550)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202012550 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs at the resident’s property. The landlord's response to the resident’s assertion that his property was illegal and in breach of the Decent Homes Standard, the Building Act 1984, and unsafe in accordance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). …

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Westminster City Council (202111322)

1 Aug 2022 Case 202111322 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of a leak at her property. The associated complaint.

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Catalyst Housing Limited (202101599)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202101599 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Cleaning services not received. Repairs to the ventilation system. ASB in the communal areas. The complaint handling.

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Newlon Housing Trust (202014809)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202014809 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202014809 Newlon Housing Trust 29 July 2022 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 is […]

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Southern Housing Group Limited (202107232)

29 Jul 2022 Case 202107232 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s attempt to sell his property; the resident’s fire safety concerns; its buy back of the resident’s property; the related complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202007813)

28 Jul 2022 Case 202007813 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to: the resident’s report of human waste coming through the ventilation unit in the bathroom. the related complaint

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Orbit Housing Association Limited (201813089)

28 Jul 2022 Case 201813089 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports concerning anti-social behaviour.(ASB) The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202109081)

27 Jul 2022 Case 202109081 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a repair to the boiler following a leak in February 2021. Handling of the resident’s reports of a repair to the boiler in October 2020. Handling of the resident’s reports of condensation issues in the loft. Complaint handling.

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Optivo (202101144)

27 Jul 2022 Case 202101144 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns: regarding the registration of the building as a safe house regarding her reports of anti-social behaviour regarding her request for a property transfer the related complaint

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Karbon Homes Limited (202113542)

26 Jul 2022 Case 202113542 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s queries regarding the level of his rent; request that the resident remove a fence at his property; complaints handling.

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Jewish Community Housing Association Limited (202010619)

22 Jul 2022 Case 202010619 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident about: The concerns about fire safety and the removal of fire extinguishers. The completion of a person-centred fire risk assessment. The request for a copy of a fire risk assessment. The deep cleans and the provision of hand sanitiser units …

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Lambeth Council (202012280)

21 Jul 2022 Case 202012280 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s anti-social behaviour (ASB) reports; a warning letter it sent to the resident; the related complaint.

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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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