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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 (202320114)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202320114 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: concerns about the proposed dates for cyclical works . complaint.

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Southern Housing (202231795)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202231795 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s staircase. The associated complaint.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202318297)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202318297 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request about a named operative attending his property. A ‘warning marker’ on the resident’s records. A disclaimer form it asked the resident to sign before repairs commenced.

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202347808)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202347808 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: cyclical repairs to the resident’s bathroom. repairs to the fence. the resident’s complaint.

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Yorkshire Housing Limited (202229983)

26 Feb 2025 Case 202229983 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of defects and an incident with the resident’s partner that occurred on 7 January 2022. Associated complaint.

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Accent Housing Limited (202318044)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318044 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of electric repairs in the resident’s home. Handling of the associated complaint.

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Anchor Hanover Group (202318755)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318755 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Licensing of parking bays. Response to his concerns about alterations to the layout of a car park. Recovery of the costs of a new door entry system through service charges. Complaint handling.

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Birmingham City Council (202304897)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202304897 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report of a mice infestation in the block. Associated formal complaint.

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Bolton at Home Limited (202230739)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202230739 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request for a reimbursement of costs to replace fencing. The associated complaint.

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Central Bedfordshire Council (202318358)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318358 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The landlord’s responses to the resident’s complaints about: His heating and hot water. Work to the boiler and a gas leak.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202306996)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202306996 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for information about the service charge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the accuracy of the actual service charge and requests for reimbursement.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202401797)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202401797 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint concerns the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaints handling.

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Cross Keys Homes Limited (202205537)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202205537 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: rent antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance the radiator a heat/carbon monoxide alarm staff and contractor conduct washing lines a “false entry” into the property windows a request to be moved In addition, we have considered the landlord’s handling of the …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202318063)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202318063 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Snagging issues at the property. Information given to the resident about the boarding of the loft. Repairs to the front and back doors.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202321189)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202321189 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. Request for a transfer and concerns about the landlord’s failure to consider his vulnerabilities.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202313540)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202313540 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord's handing of: the resident's request for compensation, following a flood. the associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202308587)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202308587 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of her reports: It had failed to carry out grounds maintenance. Of repairs to external communal lighting. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Peabody Trust (202201272)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202201272 Partial Maladministration Financial

This complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns about the security at their block. Request for the ‘wholesale redesign’ of their block. Request that the landlord clarify its role and responsibilities with regards to: Service Charges, including what these covered. The estate manager and caretakers. Concerns about …

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Peabody Trust (202213984)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202213984 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s report of a leak. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Salix Homes Limited (202301576)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202301576 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: Increases in rent and service charges from 2021 onwards. The landlord's response to the resident’s reports of problems with communal services, including security, parking, and cleaning. The landlord's communications about relation to planned communal repairs. The level of consultation and information provided by the landlord concerning …

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Somerset Council (202313492)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202313492 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: scheduling the resident's gas safety check appointments. the resident's vulnerabilities while dealing with his service requests.

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Southern Housing (202216747)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202216747 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The level of increase in rent and service charges. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of repairs to the car park gate. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a different parking space. The Ombudsman will also …

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Southward Housing Co-operative Limited (202215781)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202215781 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for reimbursement for the communal lighting and smoke alarm. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202320307)

25 Feb 2025 Case 202320307 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the: Resident’s concerns about the neighbour’s closed circuit television (CCTV). Resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise nuisance. The complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202314967)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202314967 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The landlord's handling of the resident's concerns about the condition of the property when let. The landlord's handling of the resident's reports of damage to her washing machine. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Heylo Housing Registered Provider Limited (202228117)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202228117 Partial Maladministration For profit

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that construction on the estate was disturbing him and damaging his property. Reports of defects. Associated complaint.

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Karbon Homes Limited (202313549)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202313549 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Decision to take legal proceedings to gain possession of the resident’s home. Handling of concerns raised about staff conduct. The Ombudsman has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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LiveWest Homes Limited (202412672)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202412672 Partial Maladministration Old Moving to a Property categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s request to be moved from the property. The resident’s reports of odour in the property, damp and mould, and the ceiling flaking.

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London Borough of Lewisham (202321029)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202321029 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a burst stack pipe. Request for reimbursement for replacement carpet. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202316191)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202316191 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff behaviour. The landlord’s complaint handling is also considered.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202331524)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202331524 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports about communal lighting. Reports of leaks, damp and mould, and associated repairs. Reports of a pest infestation. Complaint.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202341674)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202341674 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A loss of heating and hot water. Lift repairs. The resident’s concerns that his front door was not secure. Repairs to the toilet. Repairs to the bathroom. Discretionary repairs. This report also considers the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sovereign Network Group (202340976)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202340976 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of a payment from an insurance claim in 2023. Response to repair issues raised after 21 June 2024, including: The resident’s request for a temporary decant in September 2024. Reports of rotten windows. The communal area smelling of sewage. The communal area having …

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Stonewater Limited (202310119)

24 Feb 2025 Case 202310119 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of service charge queries. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Brighter Places (202406094)

21 Feb 2025 Case 202406094 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

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 permanent decant. Arranging a quotation appointment with its contractor. The associated complaint.

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Islington Council (202336503)

21 Feb 2025 Case 202336503 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the building which caused water ingress to the resident’s property in 2023. Repairs to the building which caused water ingress to the resident’s property in 2024.

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Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (202307090)

21 Feb 2025 Case 202307090 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s communication on rent increases and rent arrears. The Ombudsman is also investigating the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202218853)

21 Feb 2025 Case 202218853 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of a leak from the above property, and the associated repairs. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record Keeping

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Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202315737)

20 Feb 2025 Case 202315737 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. The resident’s reports of leaks, damp, and mould in the property. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been considered.

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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202226726)

20 Feb 2025 Case 202226726 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) caused by a neighbour. Associated complaint.

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Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202316705)

20 Feb 2025 Case 202316705 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s decision to repair the living room windows and not replace them. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202315244)

19 Feb 2025 Case 202315244 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: An increase in the resident’s service charge. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report of a fault with the communal lighting in her block.

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (202232665)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202232665 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). Concerns about staff conduct. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Connexus Homes Limited (202311069)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202311069 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports that: A tile had come off the roof. The tile had broken her car windscreen and she wanted compensation for this. She had concerns about a staff members conduct. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202303962)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202303962 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Concerns regarding the condition of the property on letting. Reports of damp and mould. Request for compensation for damage to her personal belongings and energy bills. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the assessment.

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London Borough of Hackney (202342205)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202342205 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: the impact of repair issues on the resident’s household’s health. the landlord’s handling of: repairs to resolve water ingress to the front door and the request for a bath to be installed. damp and mould repairs. We have also considered the landlord’s: complaint handling. record keeping.

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Peabody Trust (202300324)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202300324 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Offer of compensation to the resident. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202327534)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202327534 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The installation of loft insulation and the resident’s request for a new front and back door. The associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202418136)

18 Feb 2025 Case 202418136 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to a bedroom window. Reports of damp and mould. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Aster Group Limited (202305562)

17 Feb 2025 Case 202305562 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Defect repairs. Her concerns about the location of a radiator. Bathroom adaptations.

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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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