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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 (202335709)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202335709 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) from a neighbour. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Town and Country Housing (202400473)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202400473 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Reports of concerns with the condition of a communal bin store. The associated complaint.

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Your Housing Group Limited (202233147)

30 Oct 2024 Case 202233147 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a blocked waste pipe, a leak under the sink, and associated repairs in the kitchen. Concerns about the conduct of 2 contractors used by the landlord. Request for it to repair the extractor fan in the bathroom. Associated …

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Believe Housing Limited (202312112)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202312112 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s request for a subject access request (SAR). the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). arrangements it made with the resident to conduct an electrical safety check. the resident’s concerns about staff conduct. the resident’s request for additional fencing. the resident’s …

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Crawley Borough Council (202309971)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202309971 Partial Maladministration Local Authority / ALMO or TMO

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of a breach of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the conduct of its contractor’s staff. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s claims of disability discrimination. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s …

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Eastlight Community Homes Limited (202337118)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202337118 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202233536)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202233536 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports of mice in the property. response to the resident’s reports of a leak into the property. handling of repairs to damaged walls. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202315675)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202315675 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s enquiries about the location of the external stopcock. The resident’s concerns about the accuracy of information provided at the point of sale about the property boundary. The resident’s reports about a faulty communal intercom system. The associated complaint. This investigation …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202207309)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202207309 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s complaint about staff conduct. The resident’s reports, and counter allegations of antisocial behaviour. The resident’s request to keep his CCTV system. Its concerns for the resident’s welfare. The resident’s notice of seeking possession (NOSP). The resident’s concerns about priority it …

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Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202231233)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202231233 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs to the resident’s ventilation unit and the associated damp and mould. repairs to the resident’s balcony doors and the associated damp and mould. the resident’s reports of damage to her possessions due to damage and mould. The Ombudsman has also investigated …

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202335919)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202335919 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is regarding the landlord’s response to: Reported damp and mould in the resident’s property. Reported damage to the resident’s belongings. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.

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Peabody Trust (202300367)

29 Oct 2024 Case 202300367 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould. A boiler fault. This report has also assessed the landlord’s complaint handling.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202309203)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202309203 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the garden shed. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s requests for repairs to the patio doors. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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City of Westminster Council (202400657)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202400657 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s: response to the resident’s reports about a broken window and extractor fan; complaints handling.

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Gentoo Group Limited (202311499)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202311499 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s personal information in relation to information it provided to its contractors, sub-contractors and consultants. The resident’s requests for reasonable adjustments , under the Equality Act 2010, during district heating replacement works. Follow-up work and damage caused to the resident’s property …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202326783)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202326783 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and vandalism in the communal area. Handling of reports about its staffs conduct. Complaint Handling.

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Notting Hill Genesis (202307594)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202307594 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of repairs reported within the property. The resident’s reports of a fault with her hot water temperature. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202209312)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202209312 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

REPORT COMPLAINT 202209312 Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) 28 October 2024 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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Prima Housing Group Limited (202313473)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202313473 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

REPORT COMPLAINT 202313473 Prima Housing Group Limited 28 October 2024 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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Sanctuary Housing Association (202226029)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202226029 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of the resident's reports about works agreed when she signed up for the tenancy of the property and after the tenancy started. We have also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202344392)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202344392 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of damp and mould in the property and its handling of the required repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint has also been investigated.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202410154)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202410154 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs and concerns reported by the resident prior to signing for the tenancy, and shortly after the tenancy began related to: External issues, such as a broken bollard, open manhole, and no access to the rear garden. Internal issues, such as: Issues …

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202305843)

28 Oct 2024 Case 202305843 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s Right to Buy application. This report also looks at the landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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A2Dominion Housing Group Limited (202343044)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202343044 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of damp and mould. The resident’s reports of a pest infestation. The resident’s request to be rehoused.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202307268)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202307268 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: - The resident’s reports of repairs needed to the heating system at her property. The resident’s complaint.

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Eldonian Community Based Housing Association Ltd (202226783)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202226783 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns following a missed gas safety check. Complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202326091)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202326091 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when moving in. The resident’s reports of a leak, damp and mould and associated remedial repairs in the property. The resident’s concerns about the communal space including cleaning and works to the communal …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202344800)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202344800 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to reports of damp and mould and the associated works. Response to reports of damage to belongings. Complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202402163)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202402163 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of repairs to the communal front door. the landlord’s handling of reports of damp and mould and repairs at the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202339553)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202339553 Partial Maladministration Moving/Buying/Selling Home

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Reports of multiple outstanding repairs. Reports of overcrowding.

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Royal Borough Of Greenwich (202342852)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202342852 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reports of a leaking roof. Reports of damp and mould in the property. Reports of a leaking radiator. The associated complaint.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202347263)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202347263 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of several repairs required in the property, including damp and mould. The associated complaint.

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Sovereign Network Homes (Former Network Homes) (202331107)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202331107 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a faulty boiler. Reports of damp and mould in her bedrooms. Request to renew her kitchen and bathroom because of problems with insects and mice. Request to be reimbursed for the cost of damaged belongings from a mice …

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Sparrow Shared Ownership Limited (202219349)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202219349 Partial Maladministration For profit

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about: Noise transference from a neighbouring property. The condition of the kitchen units. This Service has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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The Guinness Partnership Limited (202228954)

25 Oct 2024 Case 202228954 Partial Maladministration Old Complaints Handling categories

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Sewage leaking into the resident’s property, and the associated repairs. The associated complaint.

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City of Westminster Council (202310687)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202310687 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks into his property from an upstairs neighbour. The subsequent damage and its offer of compensation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Hackney (202234457)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202234457 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of various repairs to the property including damp and mould in the basement; damp in the upstairs of the property; disrepair to the kitchen; a collapsed basement ceiling; and the request for an additional toilet and the subsequent damp …

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Rykneld Homes Limited (202234671)

24 Oct 2024 Case 202234671 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: the landlord’s handling of repairs since its complaint response of 27 June 2023. the condition of the property when it was let, and the landlord’s handling of repairs following this. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202301285)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202301285 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report of damp and mould in her kitchen and her subsequent request for a cooker hood. The resident’s request for the landlord to replace storage heaters with electric heaters. The resident’s report of broken communal gates. The associated complaint.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202316442)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202316442 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Damp and mould in the property. Repairs to the bathroom. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) and the associated request for a separate garden.

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North Tyneside Council (202118139)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202118139 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of repairs to the property. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s alleged harassment and surveillance of the resident. The landlord’s issuance of a Notice of Seeking Possession. The Ombudsman will also investigate the landlord’s handling of the …

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202210690)

23 Oct 2024 Case 202210690 Partial Maladministration Health and Safety (inc. building safety)

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns following an electrical fire in a communal area of the building. Handling of concerns raised by the resident about fire safety. Handling of the resident’s request for it to ‘buy back’ the property. Handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202346809)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202346809 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the impact on the resident’s health of the landlord’s handling of repairs. The complaint is also about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: reports of leaks, damp and mould. concerns about temporary accommodation. We have also considered the landlord’s: record keeping. complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202342939)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202342939 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Repairs. Pests at the property. The maintenance of the communal areas. The parking management. The complaint is also about the landlord's: Response to the resident's request for information about rent and service charges. Response to the resident's transfer …

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The Extracare Charitable Trust (202301221)

22 Oct 2024 Case 202301221 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

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

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Lincoln City Council (202222063)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202222063 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a missed appointment to uncap gas at a neighbouring property. Query relating to pets on the homefinder service. Reports of inappropriate responses from staff members. Query regarding the rent arrears procedure. Reports of dog related nuisance in communal …

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Livv Housing Group (202402811)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202402811 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s report that it classed her as aggressive. The resident’s requests for repairs to the windows and doors. The resident’s reports of the conduct of the contractors sent to the property. The resident’s dissatisfaction with staff conduct, and its decision to …

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London Borough of Hackney (202322366)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202322366 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of damp and mould. Request for rehousing due to overcrowding. This report also considers the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202346001)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202346001 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: the resident’s reports of leaks and subsequent damp and mould. the associated complaint.

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Onward Homes Limited (202413224)

21 Oct 2024 Case 202413224 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the windows and the patio doors, and subsequent damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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2021875557544
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20232,222384269
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20254,469512708
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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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