London Borough of Hackney (202446981)
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise disturbance. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Source · Ombudsman casework
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.
Decisions
Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202424700)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the kitchen extractor fan replacement. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Lambeth (202403717)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts breaking down. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Croydon (202419946)
The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s: request for rehousing on medical grounds. reports of: drafty windows. a faulty storage heater. various outstanding repairs. damage to personal possessions. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Croydon (202332109)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202332109 London Borough of Croydon 8 September 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 […]
London Borough of Islington (202207381)
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s request to have flooring thresholds installed in the property. Handling of the complaint about the flooring thresholds. Response to reports of a leak in August 2022. Handling of the complaint about the August 2022 leak.
London Borough of Lambeth (202331756)
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the bathroom and kitchen ceilings. Complaint handling.
London Borough of Newham (202346518)
The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.
London Borough of Wandsworth (202441950)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the property’s condition. The resident’s related concerns about unfair treatment by the landlord (including an allegation of bias). The landlord’s complaint handling.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202446323)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould at the resident’s property. The resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also looked at the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Newham (202415480)
The leaseholder’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of a roof leak. We have also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (202436061)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of repairs including: the beading and render on the exterior of a window at the rear of the property. her request for a radiator in the kitchen to be relocated. in the communal areas including the bin chute. to …
London Borough of Hackney (202325848)
The complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of: A leak from the kitchen ceiling. Overcrowding. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202321203)
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property. Appointments. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Lambeth (202442696)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of noise and request for sound proofing. Concerns regarding air quality. Associated complaint.
London Borough of Hackney (202315092)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rehousing request. The complaint.
London Borough of Hackney (202419509)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Assignment applications. Succession application. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202419479)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repair to an extractor fan. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Limited (202451158)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the residents: Reports of a leak from the roof. Concerns about the firewall in the attic. Associated complaint.
Charnwood Borough Council (202336968)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of damp in the bathroom and kitchen. advice about internal doors. communication about replacing the kitchen. complaint handling.
Charnwood Borough Council (202431637)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of repair issues, including insulation, windows, and soffits. Complaints handling.
London Borough of Wandsworth (202444517)
The complaint is about: The condition of the property upon letting. The landlord’s handling of outstanding repairs identified at the viewing (unrelated to cracks, damp, mould, and water ingress). The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports about damp, mould, and water ingress after the tenancy began. We have also considered …
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202439378)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about: A leak, damp and the subsequent repairs. Power outages in the property.
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202206014)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. The kitchen sink needing to be replaced. Works needed to the loft, including renewal of the loft insulation and a hole in the party wall. Repairs to the front and rear doors and frames. Repairs …
London Borough of Hackney (202415271)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The complaint.
Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (202339693)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a leak to the outhouse roof. Associated complaint.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202325010)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns with planning permission for the ground floor flats within the communal block. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Concerns with grounds maintenance. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202418615)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of pests in the property. Concerns raised in relation to the condition of the: Internal doors. Flooring. Kitchen.
Guildford Borough Council (202325281)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident's reports of an odour in her property. This report has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Islington (202232909)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of leaks and associated repairs within the property coming from a communal water tank facility. Associated complaint.
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (202200983)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: The standard of cleaning and condition of the communal areas of her estate. Vermin in the communal area. The associated complaint.
London Borough of Newham (202415069)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s report of: A roof leak and the handling of remedial repairs. Damage to personal property. The Ombudsman has also decided to investigate the landlord’s complaint handling.
Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202425589)
The complaint is about: The handling of the resident’s rehousing application. The landlord’s handling of damp and mould. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Ealing (202334976)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of poor staff conduct. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
London Borough of Ealing (202447207)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports that she did not view the property before sign up and subsequently found the kitchen too small for appliances. Request of a second entrance door key. Associated complaint.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202345104)
This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by their neighbour. the associated complaint.
London Borough of Waltham Forest (202440600)
The complaint is about the landlord's: Handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Handling of the resident’s reports of items left in communal areas. Complaint handling.
Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202330963)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Concerns about the temperature in her child’s bedroom. Housing Application We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Newham (202445184)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of leaks, damp and mould in the resident’s home.
London Borough of Islington (202421289)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak to the resident’s property. The resident’s insurance query.
London Borough of Hackney (202402269)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A leak and kitchen repairs in the resident’s property. Reimbursement of associated costs while in temporary accommodation. Forced entry into the resident’s property. Stolen money from the resident’s property. Initially rehousing the resident, and her subsequent request for further rehousing. The complaint. …
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council (202406847)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Planned bathroom repairs. Reports of damp and mould. We have also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Haringey London Borough Council (202420057)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a bathroom and kitchen replacement. Reports of damp and mould.
London Borough of Croydon (202332332)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: request for the oven and fridge freezer to be relocated. reports of mould. reports of repairs to the kitchen tap. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Hackney (202304210)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the length of time taken to relocate her via its right to return scheme (RTR). This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202325283)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of an ongoing bed bug infestation. Reports of repairs, including damp and mould. Management transfer request. This service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Lewisham (202440401)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: A roof leak and damp and mould reports. Reports of water pressure loss. The complaint.
Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202423045)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). communications with the resident. handling of a door repair. response to the resident’s concerns about caretaking. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
London Borough of Camden Council (202402324)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Heating and hot water issues. Its staff’s conduct. We have also considered the landlord’s: Communication regarding the resident’s rent account. Handling of the associated complaints.
London Borough of Islington (202432335)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the leaseholder’s: Reports of a leak from the roof causing damp and mould. Associated complaint.
Decisions by year
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| 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 |
Landlords with most published decisions
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)