The Guinness Partnership Limited (202104280)
The complaint is about the landlord's handling of: The kitchen replacement works. The resident’s reports of damaged flooring. The resident’s request for a kitchen extension. The associated complaint.
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
Wandle Housing Association Limited (202116243)
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s; Handling of the resident’s request for an LGBTQ+ staff member as a point of contact. Response to the resident’s reports of noise disturbance. Response to the resident’s request for a management transfer. Handling of the resident’s reports that they were verbally abused. Handling of …
Wandle Housing Association Limited (202201471)
The complaint is regarding the landlord’s: Handling of repair issues, including reports of mould in his kitchen and broken kitchen units. Reponses to the resident’s wife when she made contact on his behalf. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s handling of the complaint.
Beyond Housing Limited (202212624)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of damp and mould in her living room. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request that she be moved to temporary accommodation while the damp issues were resolved. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for a permanent transfer …
City of Doncaster Council (202205052)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the repair to the gable end wall of the property. Response to the report of a bee infestation. Handling of the formal complaint about the above matters.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202215839)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s. Reports of leaks in her property. Associated complaint.
Islington Council (202217948)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about squirrels at his property. The Ombudsman has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Longhurst Group Limited (202220643)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of required works after completing a damp and mould survey. The landlord’s handling of repairs to the resident’s broken staircase and handrail.
One Housing Group Limited (202201421)
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s response to: a leak to the building roof; the associated complaint.
Platform Housing Group Limited (202128262)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s reports of: Antisocial behaviour (ASB); Outstanding repairs; Boiler repairs. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Management move; Complaint.
Beyond Housing Limited (202207575)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of anti social behaviour (ASB). Reports of noise nuisance. Concerns about staff conduct. Request to be moved by the landlord due to the ASB and noise nuisance. Housing application. Associated complaint.
Bristol City Council (202118413)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202118413 Bristol City Council 19 December 2023 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 […]
Peabody Trust (202203174)
The complaint is about: The level of the resident’s rent. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about the level of his rent. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s request that it buys back his share in the property. An apparent flaw in the shared ownership scheme which the resident …
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (202210367)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the type of tenancy issued, lack of welcome visit, and request for rehousing. The landlord’s response to the resident’s concerns about the property condition when let. The landlord’s handling of repairs. The landlord’s handling of a pest infestation …
Stonewater Limited (202210100)
The complaint is about: The condition of the property at the start of the tenancy. The landlord’s handling of the decant process. The landlord’s handling of ongoing repairs and the conduct of its staff. The landlord’s handling of the resident’s complaint.
East Midlands Housing Group Limited (202200340)
The complaint is about: Information provided during the sales process. The landlord's handling of the resident’s reports about repairs. The Ombudsman investigated the landlord's handling of the associated complaint.
Peabody Trust (202215699)
This complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of reports about the resident’s alleged antisocial behaviour (ASB). The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
Stonewater Limited (202115757)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202115757 Stonewater Limited 18 December 2023 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 […]
Home Group Limited (202203465)
This complaint is about: The level of compensation offered by the landlord following a wide range of repair, cleaning, communication, gardening and maintenance issues in the resident’s home and the communal areas of his block. The resident’s concern that the bathroom in his property was not as advertised when he …
MHS Homes Ltd (202215054)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: reports of repairs needed to the roof. reports of damp and mould and lack of insulation. the related complaint. The complaint is also about impact of damp and mould on the resident’s family’s health. The Service has also considered the landlord’s record …
Islington Council (202111325)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202111325 Islington Council 14 December 2023 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 […]
London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q) (202209759)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of repairs to the balcony door; handling of reports of a rat infestation; complaint handling
Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited (201906790)
REPORT COMPLAINT 201906790 Poplar Housing And Regeneration Community Association Limited 14 December 2023 Our approach The Housing Ombudsman’s approach to investigating and determining complaints is to decide what is fair in all the […]
Your Housing Limited (202207068)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports of leaks in the property. The residents decant and compensation payments. Boiler repairs.
Colchester City Council (202201413)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Reports about damp and mould. Reports about a pest infestation. Concerns about the conduct of the landlord’s staff. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling and record keeping.
London Borough of Newham (202205719)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about noise nuisance and antisocial behaviour (ASB). Complaint handling.
Waltham Forest Council (202217685)
REPORT COMPLAINT 202217685 Waltham Forest Council 12 December 2023 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. […]
Chelmer Housing Partnership Limited (202201298)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Report about the conduct of an employee. Report that the expected work was not completed. Associated formal complaint and communication.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202007763)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports about: Bathroom wall cracks, flaking paint and replacement of a rusty radiator. Issues with the kitchen extractor fan. This Service has also investigated the landlord’s complaint handling.
Golding Homes Limited (202206194)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Response to the resident’s reports of overflowing gutters. Response to the resident’s reports of drains being flooded following the jet washing of a neighbouring building. Response to the resident’s reports of a boiler problem that left her without heating or hot water for four …
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202118686)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The condition of the property when it was first let. When the rent was first payable from. Repairs at the property. A gas leak.
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202127257)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: handling of the resident’s reports of smoke ingress to her property. response to the resident’s reports of antisocial behaviour (ASB). Complaint handling.
Leeds City Council (202205555)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: repairs, including to the roof, the front door, the side door, damp and mould in the kitchen, a kitchen plug socket, the toilet, holes in the concrete hallway floor, a hole in the bottom step, the bedroom radiator, silicone around the bath, …
Hyde Housing Association Limited (202121443)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Application to succeed her late mother's tenancy. Repairs including leaks and mould. Reports of rubbish in and around the property. Formal complaint The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s knowledge and information management.
Paragon Asra Housing Limited (202205137)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the resident’s kitchen following a leak from the property located above and from the external brickwork and carrying out an asbestos survey. The conduct of the landlord’s surveyor and contractors. The associated complaint.
Tower Hamlets Homes (202205782)
The complaint is about: The condition of the property when the resident moved in. The information provided about the property. The landlord's handling of repairs to the property. The landlord’s response to the resident’s request for costs incurred.
Estuary Housing Association Limited (202205214)
The complaint is about: The landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of repairs to: Plumbing – Water tank/boiler, shower, taps and drainage; Roof leak and ceiling damage; Window; Garage door. The landlord’s complaint handling .
Platform Housing Group Limited (202118249)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s concerns about: The level of insulation in the property. The condition of the external brickwork. The condition of the heating system. This Service will also assess the landlord’s complaint handling.
LiveWest Homes Limited (202120571)
The resident’s complaint is about the landlord’s handling of repairs to the bathroom. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling in this case.
Wolverhampton City Council (202222463)
The complaint is about the landlord’s response to the resident’s: Request for a hardstanding driveway to be installed to her property. Concerns about the installation of the driveway. Associated complaint.
Two Rivers Housing (202209686)
This complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of major adaptations to the property; Complaint handling.
Incommunities Limited (202207367)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s reports of: Neighbours littering. A fence needing repair. Issues with her rent account. A noise nuisance.
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTV) (202204317)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of the resident’s: Reports of smells from the bin store located beneath her flat. Request to be moved. Request for a rent reduction.
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202204510)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The resident’s reports about the condition of the property at the start of his tenancy. The resident’s reports of repairs required to: The boiler – heating and hot water. The kitchen flooring. The windows. The kitchen units. The resident’s reports of a …
Longhurst Group Limited (202124154)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: outstanding repairs to the property. a telephone call on 26 and 28 April 2022 regarding the rent account. The landlord’s complaint handling has also been investigated. The landlord’s knowledge and information management has also been investigated.
Aster Group Limited (202116121)
The resident has complained about: the landlord’s handling of reports of issues with estate waste management, including its handling of littering and fly tipping. the landlord’s handling of her reports of washed laundry on balconies and walkways. the landlord’s handling of her request that all lease and tenancy agreements have …
Clarion Housing Association Limited (202125633)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: The administration of the resident’s service charge account after he staircased to 100% ownership of the property. The associated complaint.
Cottsway Housing Association Limited (202123463)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: Repairs to the mains water pipe. Water quality concerns. Application of its permissions policy.
Great Yarmouth Borough Council (202119372)
The complaint is about the landlord’s handling of: the resident’s reports of damp and humidity; other repairs to the property, and the resident’s associated concerns; the resident’s reports of pest control issues; the resident’s complaint.
Jigsaw Homes Group Limited (202218579)
The complaint is about the landlord’s: Handling of the resident’s reports about antisocial behaviour (ASB). Handling of the resident’s reports about its officers’ conduct and behaviour. Implementation of its unreasonable behaviour policy. The Ombudsman has also considered the landlord’s complaint handling.
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)