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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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Your Housing Group Limited (202321447)

24 Jan 2025 Case 202321447 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks in the property. Moving him from the property. His complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202401611)

23 Jan 2025 Case 202401611 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for repairs to the shower tray. Reports of a leak into the property and subsequent damp and mould. Reports of works required to the windows. Associated complaint.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202404403)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202404403 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and maintenance of the boiler at the property. The associated complaint.

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Curo Places Limited (202331355)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202331355 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of tenancy compliance issues. handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). handling of correspondence from the resident. response to the resident’s request for a hard copy of the tenancy agreement. respon se to the resident’s complaint about the conduct of a member of …

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Home Group Limited (202406373)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202406373 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The resident’s request for a management transfer. The resident’s reports regarding the standard of communal cleaning. The resident’s concerns about the previous management transfer in 2020. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of …

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Onward Homes Limited (202344019)

21 Jan 2025 Case 202344019 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Response to reports of strong odours within the property due to an issue with the wastewater treatment plant. Handling of the related complaint.

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Islington Council (202400195)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202400195 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s request to replace the front door. This service has also considered the landlord’s: decision not to conduct a further inspection of the resident’s front door. complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202315481)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202315481 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident's reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Response to the resident's concerns regarding its supported living accommodation residents being vetted, checked on, and provided with support. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southern Housing (202329249)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202329249 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s: Boiler. Kitchen appliances. Door entry system.

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West Kent Housing Association (202127636)

20 Jan 2025 Case 202127636 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of outstanding defects in the property. The related complaint.

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Orbit Group Limited (202315846)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202315846 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould. The resident’s authorisation for her son to act on her behalf. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202303458)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202303458 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

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

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Thurrock Council (202344415)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202344415 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: claim for damages to his personal belongings. reports of damp and mould in the property, including the quality of repair works. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Wiltshire Council (202346931)

17 Jan 2025 Case 202346931 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of required repairs, roof repair, and planned roof replacement. Request for a kitchen upgrade. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202400224)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202400224 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s rehousing application. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to consider the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202333409)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202333409 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of leaks from a neighbour’s balcony, damaged brickwork, defective drains, and a leaking stack pipe. Response to the resident’s reports of leaking guttering. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Luton Borough Council (202316649)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202316649 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould and related repairs. The resident’s reports of personal injury cause by the presence of damp and mould. The resident’s right to buy application. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Knowledge and information management.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202229032)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202229032 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a video doorbell. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Your Housing Group Limited (202330966)

16 Jan 2025 Case 202330966 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: Repairs to the property. Reports of damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Platform Housing Group Limited (202307100)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202307100 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A window repair. Damp and mould.

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Southern Housing (202401558)

15 Jan 2025 Case 202401558 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a leak which caused a foul smell, damp, and mould. The formal complaint.

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Ashford Borough Council (202319724)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202319724 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould at the property. Response to the resident’s reports of a leaking toilet at the property. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202314143)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202314143 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about how the landlord has handled the resident’s reports of noise nuisance. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Group (202301929)

14 Jan 2025 Case 202301929 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about: Damage to a fence and trees. The associated formal complaint. Slippery concrete.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202332494)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202332494 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the resident’s concerns around: The level of service charges associated with the resident’s property. The landlord’s communication with the resident about service charge payments. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Redbridge (202408596)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202408596 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Bathroom repairs. Window repairs. Mould in the property.

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Norwich City Council (202317762)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202317762 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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Origin Housing Limited (202402576)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202402576 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Outstanding repairs. Reports of damp and mould.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202409994)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202409994 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of issues with the storage heaters in the property. The associated complaint.

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Selwood Housing Society Limited (202220136)

10 Jan 2025 Case 202220136 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the applicant’s application for a shared ownership property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Abri Group Limited (202401476)

9 Jan 2025 Case 202401476 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Allegations of harassment and reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202311865)

9 Jan 2025 Case 202311865 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of fire alarms failing to activate during a fire at her property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Camden Council (202228423)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202228423 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s water charges. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202303913)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202303913 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak into the resident’s property which caused damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Magna Housing Limited (202343407)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202343407 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint refers to the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request to be rehoused.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202316732)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202316732 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the heating and hot water system at the property. The resident’s complaint.

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Westminster City Council (202228383)

8 Jan 2025 Case 202228383 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s report that a storage heater was not working. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Decisions by year and outcome · full collection with a recorded date
Decision yearMaladministrationNo maladministrationOther
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.

Landlords with most published decisions

Decision counts
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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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) Hyde Housing Association Limited (346) Southern Housing (337) The Guinness Partnership Limited (329) Notting Hill Genesis (305) Southwark Council (301) A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (269)