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.
The complaint concerns the landlord’s: Handling of works to address damp and mould and the resident’s temporary move to alternative accommodation. Response to the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its staff. We also considered the landlord’s handling of the related complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of repairs required to a neighbour’s roof, a replacement sink, a front door, toilet and floorboards. Response to reports of a kitchen roof leak, damp and kitchen unit repairs. Handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Grounds maintenance services and window cleaning costs. Queries about communal gas charges and communal cleaning charges for the resident’s building. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Repairs subject to court proceedings in 2023. Leaking gas pipes under the floor of the cloakroom.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of resident’s reports of defects in the new build property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a carbon monoxide leak from the boiler. We have also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for aids and adaptations in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a service charge refund from November 2013. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from neighbours, including noise nuisance, bullying, harassment, and intimidation. the resident’s reports of breaches of tenancy including dogs living in the block, drug use, and benefit fraud. the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s enquiries about fire safety works completed in 2022. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's request for a repair to her flooded balcony. The associated complaint.
This complaint is about: The level of service charges and the resident’s liability to pay them. The landlord’s communication with the resident concerning the service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the quality of works. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour. complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of issues with his boiler. Associated formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Noise reports made by the resident’s neighbour. Information relating to the resident’s son living at the property. The resident’s concerns that the landlord has discriminated against her son. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a chargeable repair to the property’s toilet. Response to the resident’s concerns about various other issues. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a gas leak. Pest control and a contaminated water tank. Repairs to the roof and electrical wiring. The formal complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). the resident’s personal data. the associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about estate inspections, the local office and caretaking. A staff member contacting the resident’s GP without his consent.
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of repairs to the shower, and a lack of hot water. Query about the removal of the previous tenant’s furniture. Query about council tax. Concern about its handling of matters at the start of his tenancy in May 2020.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident's request for hot water and heating repairs. The associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Noise and pigeon nuisance. A back surge of sewage in his bathroom. Black mould in the bedrooms of his property. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
The resident’s complaint is regarding the landlord’s handling of: Repairs and reports of damp and mould in the property. A move to temporary accommodation. Concerns regarding staff conduct. Concerns regarding damage to personal items/property. The resident’s complaints and the amount of compensation offered. In accordance with paragraph 42.a. of the …
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for the landlord to write off his arrears because of the anti-social behaviour (ASB) he had experienced. The resident’s request to be rehoused.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repairs. Complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of a leak in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould and a request to replace the wet room. The associated complaint handling.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for permanent rehousing and concerns it misplaced sensitive personal documents. Request for temporary accommodation. Reports of multiple outstanding repairs. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the bathroom roof and ceiling. The resident’s associated complaint.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Service charges. Estate grounds maintenance. Gutter repairs.
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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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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The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Roof repairs including the gutters, fascias and eaves. The complaint.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and concerns about staff conduct. Associated complaint.
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns over a leak into his property. Handling of the associated complaint.
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 …
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 …
| Decision year | Maladministration | No maladministration | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 60 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 875 | 557 | 544 |
| 2022 | 1,092 | 468 | 400 |
| 2023 | 2,222 | 384 | 269 |
| 2024 | 3,021 | 247 | 272 |
| 2025 | 4,469 | 512 | 708 |
| 2026 | 1,513 | 197 | 215 |