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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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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202424059)

2 Oct 2025 Case 202424059 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks and associated damp and mould. The resident’s complaint.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202431867)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202431867 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). the resident’s request for a property transfer. the associated complaint.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202448931)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202448931 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The resident’s requests for rehousing and/or adaptations to the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about rats around the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202439436)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202439436 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord's handling of: A repair to the kitchen light. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Camden Council (202452404)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202452404 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's response to the resident’s reports about anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Croydon (202314582)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202314582 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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

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London Borough of Havering Council (202434804)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202434804 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns in respect to parking. The resident’s damp and mould reports. The resident’s concerns in respect to the communal stairwells. The resident’s reports of loss of heating and hot water. The complaint.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest (202500361)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202500361 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and assault by a neighbour and her contractor. The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of the neighbour using the communal area for building works and to store items during renovation works. The landlord’s handling …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202328409)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202328409 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB), noise and criminal damage by a neighbour. The landlord’s response to the resident’s report that she was originally given priority bidding status and should retain this status. The landlord’s handling of the associated complaints.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202346390)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202346390 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to leaks, damp and mould. The landlord’s response to heating issues. The landlord’s handling of concerns about the condition of the windows and kitchen. The landlord’s response to a missing bath panel. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202435364)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202435364 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Rehousing request. Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). We have investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202446654)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202446654 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: application to downsize with medical consideration. reports of: a rodent infestation . a leak in the kitchen. damp and mould . a faulty alarm. This report has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202449593)

30 Sep 2025 Case 202449593 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould in the property. Complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202339244)

29 Sep 2025 Case 202339244 Partial Maladministration Responsive repairs/activity

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports in 2021 about water ingress. Reports in May 2022 that the roof leak had damaged her property. Concerns in 2022 that there were delays with it repairing the roof. Concerns about roof and external repairs required from March 2023.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202303693)

29 Sep 2025 Case 202303693 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Issues with his building insurance company, including related repairs to the interior of his home . Reports of issues with his windows. Reports of a blocked drain. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202449582)

29 Sep 2025 Case 202449582 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a sewage smell in the property. Associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202332105)

26 Sep 2025 Case 202332105 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The resident’s requests for it to replace the bedroom windows. The resident’s reports of a leak into the property and the associated repairs. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202404048)

25 Sep 2025 Case 202404048 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment. Repairs to the front steps of the resident’s property. The resident’s request for reasonable adjustments to support his communication with the landlord and his concerns about the level of communication from the landlord. …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202400474)

25 Sep 2025 Case 202400474 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This investigation considers: The landlord’s response to the resident request that it renew his bathroom and kitchen. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Islington (202419503)

23 Sep 2025 Case 202419503 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The time taken for the landlord to remove scaffolding. The landlord’s response to the leaseholder’s report of damage caused to the property by scaffolding it had erected. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling as part of the investigation.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202308169)

22 Sep 2025 Case 202308169 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of damp, mould, and the associated property repairs. Response to the resident’s reports of a faulty kitchen window. Response to the resident’s request for it to replace household appliances. Complaint handling.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202500562)

22 Sep 2025 Case 202500562 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Damp and mould and draughts in her property. The information held on its records. Her request to be rehoused. The complaint.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202340356)

18 Sep 2025 Case 202340356 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for it to reconsider the external communal area arrangements. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202415483)

18 Sep 2025 Case 202415483 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of antisocial behaviour. concerns about fire safety in the block. reports of the communal front door being unsecure. concerns about the cleanliness of the communal areas. The Ombudsman has also taken the decision to investigate the landlord’s handling of …

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London Borough of Croydon (202421223)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202421223 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of:

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London Borough of Hackney (202427755)

16 Sep 2025 Case 202427755 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports of a leak and the associated remedial repairs. Response to the resident's request for compensation to replace water damaged possessions. Response to the resident’s request for alternative permanent accommodation. Response to the resident's reports of racial discrimination. Complaint handling. …

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London Borough of Hackney (202446981)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202446981 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202413538)

15 Sep 2025 Case 202413538 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of sewage leaking from the communal stack pipe onto his balcony. The resident’s concerns that it has not considered his human rights under article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 in dealing with the leaks. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202403717)

10 Sep 2025 Case 202403717 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of the communal lifts breaking down. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Croydon (202419946)

9 Sep 2025 Case 202419946 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Croydon (202332109)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202332109 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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 […]

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London Borough of Islington (202207381)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202207381 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202331756)

8 Sep 2025 Case 202331756 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of repairs to the bathroom and kitchen ceilings. Complaint handling.

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London Borough of Newham (202346518)

5 Sep 2025 Case 202346518 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202441950)

4 Sep 2025 Case 202441950 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202418846)

2 Sep 2025 Case 202418846 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Service charge concerns. Queries on joint resident estate inspections. Reports of repairs to the communal door. Reports of repairs to the terrace lighting. Concerns on restricted access to the fifth-floor terrace. Concerns about cleaning to the communal areas. Queries on …

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London Borough of Newham (202415480)

1 Sep 2025 Case 202415480 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Hackney (202325848)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202325848 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202321203)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202321203 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs at the property. Appointments. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Lambeth (202442696)

29 Aug 2025 Case 202442696 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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London Borough of Hackney (202315092)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202315092 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s rehousing request. The complaint.

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London Borough of Hackney (202419509)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202419509 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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.

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London Borough of Tower Hamlets (202419479)

28 Aug 2025 Case 202419479 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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London Borough of Wandsworth (202444517)

27 Aug 2025 Case 202444517 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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 …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202348651)

27 Aug 2025 Case 202348651 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s report of damp and mould in the property. The resident’s request for it to relocate and replace radiators in the property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202410312)

26 Aug 2025 Case 202410312 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of issues within his property, including damp and mould, and asbestos. The resident’s reports of no gas supply and subsequent lack of heating and hot water in his property. The resident’s reports of mice within his property. The resident’s …

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London Borough of Hackney (202415271)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202415271 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of ongoing antisocial behaviour (ASB) and noise. The complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (202220464)

22 Aug 2025 Case 202220464 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s roof and kitchen window. The associated complaint.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202325010)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202325010 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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.

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London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (202418615)

20 Aug 2025 Case 202418615 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

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.

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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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