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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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Sovereign Network Group (202419762)

8 Jul 2025 Case 202419762 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Great Places Housing Association (202341917)

7 Jul 2025 Case 202341917 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (202319777)

7 Jul 2025 Case 202319777 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues with her heating and hot water. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202431663)

6 Jul 2025 Case 202431663 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the residents’ reports of damp and mould in her property. Handling of the associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202330750)

4 Jul 2025 Case 202330750 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of noise transference at his property and antisocial behaviour (ASB). complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202435416)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202435416 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) request to make safe electric cabling

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Sovereign Network Homes (202325540)

3 Jul 2025 Case 202325540 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: An emergency repair. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202414698)

2 Jul 2025 Case 202414698 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of pests in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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City of Westminster Council (202435052)

1 Jul 2025 Case 202435052 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the balcony door and bathroom window. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202432728)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432728 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of leaks, damp, and mould. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the security of the front door. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to relocate the boiler. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request to change …

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202446846)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202446846 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: Conduct of contractors. Repairs to the property, and damp and mould issues. Asbestos at the property. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Dartford Borough Council (202327308)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202327308 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about: How the landlord communicated its decision to change its flexible tenancies to secure tenancies. How the landlord handled the resident’s request to change her tenancy from a joint tenancy to a sole tenancy. We have also considered how the landlord handled the resident’s complaint.

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Eastbourne Borough Council (202427422)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202427422 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the residents: Reports of water ingress into the property. Reports concerning the conduct of landlord staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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East Devon District Council (202437033)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437033 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Damp and mould in the kitchen. The standard of the work that the landlord completed to the ceilings in the property. The standard of the replacement work to the front and rear doors.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202318746)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202318746 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests to be permanently rehoused. Reports of repairs to the property. Requests to be moved to temporary accommodation due to nearby construction. The landlord’s complaint handling as also been considered.

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Home Group Limited (202319452)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202319452 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damaged window frames. A roof leak.

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London Borough of Islington (202437111)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202437111 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request to take over the tenancy following the death of his mother. Rent arrears that accrued while the request was being considered. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202427015)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202427015 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the suitability of the property and request for a direct transfer on medical grounds. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports of being unable to open the windows. Reports of drainage issues in the wet room. Queries about his …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202432458)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432458 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Requests for repairs to the heating and hot water system. Associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202438710)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202438710 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s report of damp and mould. Response to the resident’s request to move. We have also considered the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Magna Housing Limited (202327003)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202327003 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the driveway. We have also considered the associated complaint.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202235018)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202235018 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould. The landlord’s handling of damage caused by damp and mould. The Ombudsman will also consider the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202432146)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202432146 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of damp and mould in the property. The landlord’s consideration of the resident’s personal circumstances.

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One Housing Group Limited (202318113)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202318113 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Communication with the resident. The resident’s reports of concerns about fire safety. The resident’s enquiries about service charges.

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Ongo Homes Limited (202325287)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202325287 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s report of a toilet blockage in the property and their request for compensation. the associated complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202233468)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202233468 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of repairs to the air source heat pump system. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Origin Housing Limited (202333666)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202333666 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

REPORT COMPLAINT 202333666 Origin Housing Limited 27 June 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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Peabody Trust (202411494)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202411494 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that the wet room floor was uneven, and water from the shower leaked out of the room. Reported concerns regarding electrical safety and installed extraction equipment. The resident’s complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202416614)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202416614 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about asbestos and subsequent remedial works. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202426108)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202426108 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks, damp and mould. The resident’s reports of issues with the boiler and electrical sockets. The resident’s reports of damage to personal belongings. The associated complaints.

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Sovereign Network Group (202307583)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202307583 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of her concerns about: The condition of the property and repairs needed, including: Gap underneath the back door. The previous tenant’s belongings in the property. No lintels supporting the window. The shower not working. The roof’s condition. Damp and mould. Asbestos. Safety …

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Stonewater Limited (202435196)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202435196 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a blocked toilet and drain. Concerns about damage to the resident’s car and an increased insurance premium. The associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202327344)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202327344 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s query regarding: The obligation to pay service charges, which include a management fee with a 10-15% levy. Service charges. Demands for unpaid service charges and ground rent. The associated complaint.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202419280)

30 Jun 2025 Case 202419280 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: complaint from June 2023 about noise disturbance because of improvement works. recent concerns about noise disturbance from improvement works. associated complaint.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202426183)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202426183 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about damp and mould, including repairs to the gutters. the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202315207)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202315207 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould and the associated repairs. Response to the resident’s reports of damaged belongings. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202302084)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202302084 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns relating to the cooker socket. Reports of an uneven driveway. Reports of issues with the stop tap. Concerns relating to the accessibility of the garden. Reports of damage to the microwave and dryer. We have also investigated the landlord’s …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202304370)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202304370 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s: Concerns about roof repairs and damage to flooring. Request for compensation relating to her time in temporary accommodation. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202313660)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202313660 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports that they were not receiving services they had paid for (window cleaning and use of the concierge). The resident’s concerns about their car parking space. The associated complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202331601)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202331601 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of required repairs following a fire. Move to temporary accommodation. Associated complaints.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202302071)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202302071 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Boiler repairs. The associated complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202423497)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202423497 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Cold temperatures in the property. A leak from the bedroom skylight window. Uneven floorboards. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202232562)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202232562 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlords handling of: Works agreed in September 2021. The resident’s report of a leak. The associated complaint.

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Southern Housing (202312644)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202312644 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s complaint about the level and reasonableness of a service charge increase. The resident’s concerns about which elements of the service charges were payable. The resident’s request for further information about service charges and a service charge increase. The resident’s concerns …

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Southern Housing (202314409)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202314409 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about a boiler repair. Delays starting a gate adaptation. Handling of problems with the resident’s front door. Complaint handling.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202308420)

27 Jun 2025 Case 202308420 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s service charge queries. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Accent Housing Limited (202329781)

26 Jun 2025 Case 202329781 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: A fallen tree and damage caused to her fence Delays in the boiler installation Mould on the bathroom ceiling A window leak in the bedroom We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202324619)

26 Jun 2025 Case 202324619 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damaged paving in a communal area. Response to her concerns about cleaning and grounds maintenance issues. Complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202433894)

26 Jun 2025 Case 202433894 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for a transfer. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202319256)

26 Jun 2025 Case 202319256 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of water leaks in the temporary property and his subsequent request for compensation. The resident’s request for compensation for personal items that went missing after moving to the temporary property.

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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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