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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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GreenSquareAccord Limited (202306233)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202306233 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the repairs to the wall plaster. The investigation has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council (202227306)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202227306 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of reports of flooding and damage to the resident’s shed. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Islington Council (202212996)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202212996 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

REPORT COMPLAINT 202212996 Islington Council 30 January 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 case. This is set […]

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Islington Council (202216255)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202216255 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for a 2-person warning flag to be removed from her account. Reports of outstanding repairs to the toilet and cancelled appointments. Reports of plumbing issues relating to the washing machine. Associated formal complaint.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202212405)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202212405 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Reported smells that affected the resident’s property. The replacement of the kitchen sink cupboard. The associated complaints.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202125527)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202125527 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of a leak and repairs to the bathroom extractor fan. The resident’s queries about the landlord’s methods of communication.

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Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited (202210335)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202210335 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of issues with his Sky TV signal. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s communication.

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Peabody Trust (202208808)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202208808 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to issues the resident raised regarding the delivery of communal maintenance and housing management services; The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the increase in his service charge; The handling of the associated complaint; The level of the resident’s service charge.

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Regenda Limited (202210503)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202210503 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of a broken boiler including no heating and no hot water. Concerns that his emails had been blocked. Formal complaint.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202212984)

30 Jan 2024 Case 202212984 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about t he landlord’s response to resident’s reports about the condition of: The plastering in the property. The windows, the roof, and the property after a boiler installation. The garden paths and gate. The resident’s report of suffering an injury at the property. The Ombudsman will also …

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Citizen Housing (202207259)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202207259 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: The resident’s reports about cleaning charges. The resident’s reports of fly tipping and request for CCTV to be installed in the communal bin area.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202127420)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202127420 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of pest control reports and related works. The landlord’s handling of damp and mould reports. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a kitchen alteration. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for a move. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.

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Home Group Limited (202208660)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202208660 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

REPORT COMPLAINT 202208660 Home Group Limited 29 January 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 case. […]

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Homes Plus Limited (202215123)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202215123 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The condition of the property at the start of the resident’s tenancy, and how the subsequent repairs were handled by the landlord. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s decant from the property. The level of compensation offered by the landlord.

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Leicester City Council (202217141)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202217141 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s report of anti-social behaviour. The landlord’s request for the resident to remove the ring doorbell. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Mansfield District Council (202220640)

29 Jan 2024 Case 202220640 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the: Landlord’s handling of the resident’s rent account. Conduct of the landlord’s staff.

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Beyond Housing Limited (202208513)

28 Jan 2024 Case 202208513 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the time taken by the landlord to resolve defects in the kitchen and bathroom. The Ombudsman also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Bromford Housing Group Limited (202124455)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202124455 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s; Request to replace a door; Reports of outstanding repairs; Reports of an overgrown tree; Enquiry about a kitchen refurbishment. This report will also assess the landlord’s: Complaint handling; Record keeping.

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Camden Council (202205534)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202205534 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Right-to-Buy application. Requests for reasonable adjustments. Reports of damp and mould, loss of heating and hot water, and lack of insulation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202210730)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202210730 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the way the landlord handled the resident’s: Rent arrears; Concerns about contractor visits; Personal data following a cyber incident; Complaint. This report will also assess the landlord’s record keeping.

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Haringey London Borough Council (202222316)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202222316 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Repair issues in the property, including damp and mould. A mice infestation in the property. Overcrowding and her concerns about the landlord’s transfer list. The landlord’s handling of the complaint has also been considered.

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202214632)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202214632 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s concerns about the condition of the bathroom walls and the quality of a repair. The resident’s request for reimbursement of costs for repair work she had undertaken. The associated complaint.

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Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) (202128553)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202128553 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports of a pest infestation within the property. Request to be rehoused. Reports that the landlord’s communication was poor. Request for a compensation payment of £96,814.99 Subject Access Request. Disputed tenancy start date in 2014 and the signing of 2 …

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (202124220)

26 Jan 2024 Case 202124220 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Leaks in the property and damage to the resident’s carpet. Reports of damp and mould in the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Home Group Limited (202208081)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202208081 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about: The resident’s report that the landlord provided him with inaccurate information prior to purchasing the property in relation to: Access to the roof terrace. The kitchen worktop. The landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about differences in the standard of entrance halls across tenures. Administration of …

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London Borough of Ealing (202210408)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202210408 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

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

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One Vision Housing Limited (202213117)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202213117 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of defects to the plasterboard. The grounds maintenance service charges which were applied to the resident’s account. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request for compensation for damage …

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Sovereign Network Homes (202215203)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202215203 Partial Maladministration Old Property Condition migrated-2025

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of water damage to the kitchen ceiling. Reports of damage to the bathroom ceiling from a leak. Request for a new kitchen.

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The Riverside Group Limited (202220540)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202220540 Partial Maladministration Financial

The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s concerns about changes made to the Memorandum of Staircasing (MOS) by the landlord’s solicitor prior to the sale of the property. Decision not to refund the resident’s £13,500 sinking fund contribution following changes made to the MOS by its solicitor …

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Town and Country Housing (202006640)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202006640 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Request for repairs to remedy leaks, damp and mould in the bathroom. Decant while works were completed and its decision to terminate the temporary accommodation. Request for additional funds. Reports of gutter repairs and damp on the external wall. Reports …

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Wandle Housing Association Limited (202206590)

25 Jan 2024 Case 202206590 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to: Reports of repairs to a decant property. The resident’s concerns about the length of time he was decanted. Complaint handling.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202207035)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202207035 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB); reports of poor communal grounds maintenance; the resident’s rehousing request; the associated complaint.

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Worthing Homes Limited (202123822)

24 Jan 2024 Case 202123822 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the repairs at the property; the resident’s request for a shower that meets her medical needs; the associated complaint.

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Abri Group Limited (202229695)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202229695 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the erection of scaffolding at the resident’s property. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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East Riding of Yorkshire Council (202207866)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202207866 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s property. Reports of noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Reports around its staffs conduct. The suitability of the resident’s property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (202208581)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202208581 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of noise nuisance from a neighbour. The landlord’s communication with the resident.

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Sovereign Network Homes (202224354)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202224354 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s response to maintenance responsibilities for the hedge at the front of the property. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Woking Borough Council (202206712)

22 Jan 2024 Case 202206712 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) and harassment; Concerns about a closure warning letter; Reports that it tried to obtain medical information without his consent; Complaint.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202207167)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202207167 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The resident’s complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of a dispute over a garden fence. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s management transfer. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling while investigating this complaint.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202205250)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202205250 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

This complaint is about how the landlord handled the resident’s reports of defects in his new build property. This investigation has also considered the landlord’s handling of the associated complaint.

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North Kesteven District Council (202225117)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202225117 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The property’s condition on letting and the time taken for the landlord to complete the subsequent repairs. The landlord’s complaint handling.

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Places for People Group Limited (202219419)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202219419 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Complaint Handling. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s record keeping.

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Sanctuary Housing Association (202216071)

19 Jan 2024 Case 202216071 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; Response to the resident’s concerns about the scheme manager; Handling of the resident’s associated complaint.

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Birmingham City Council (202204007)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202204007 Partial Maladministration ASB/Abuse/Nuisance

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB) against neighbour A. An ASB report made by neighbour B against the resident. The resident’s reports of his driveway being blocked.

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Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202217419)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202217419 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the: Condition of the property when it was let to the resident. Landlord’s handling of repairs including a leak, damp, and mould. Landlord's response to the resident's reports that she did not have heating and hot water for 13 weeks from the start of the tenancy. …

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Optivo (now Southern Housing) (202205984)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202205984 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s concerns about the condition of the property when it was let to them, including issues with the flooring. the repairs to the flooring in the property since July 2021. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Southway Housing Trust (Manchester) Limited (202106192)

18 Jan 2024 Case 202106192 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The decant process due to bathroom works. A Right to Buy (RTB) application. Reports of pest infestation. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s: Complaint handling. Record keeping.

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Clarion Housing Association Limited (202205488)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202205488 Partial Maladministration Information and data management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the toilet and bath in the resident’s property. The tenancy renewal. Placing the resident on a risk to staff register. A subject access request (SAR) and data breach. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.

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Hyde Housing Association Limited (202210688)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202210688 Partial Maladministration Managing Relations

The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to reports of a fencing repair and the maintenance of the external decoration of the building. The landlord’s response to a request to relocate a gas meter within the property. Communication from the landlord regarding a breach of tenancy. This report has also …

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London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202219440)

17 Jan 2024 Case 202219440 Partial Maladministration Estate Management

The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s transfer request. Repairs and ongoing maintenance to the lift within the resident’s building. The resident’s complaint.

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20232,222384269
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London & Quadrant Housing Trust 634
Peabody Trust 597
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Sanctuary Housing Association 410
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